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\n Related: <\/span>Celebrity Deaths of 2025: Stars We\u2018ve Lost This Year<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tFrom filmmakers to artists, Hollywood lost many stars in 2025. News broke on January 4 that Aubrey Plaza\u2019s estranged husband, Jeff Baena, died one day earlier at the age of 47. Per medical examiner records viewed by Us Weekly, Baena died by suicide. \u201cThis is an unimaginable tragedy,\u201d Plaza\u2019s rep said in a statement to [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cHe will be remembered not only as a respected judge, but as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend,\u201d the statement from his official Instagram read. \u201cHis legacy lives on in the countless acts of kindness he inspired.\u201d<\/p>\n
The statement continued, \u201cIn his honor, may we each strive to bring a little more compassion into the world \u2014 just as he did every day. #judgefrankcaprio #restinpeace #kindness #compassion #legacy #neverforgotten.\u201d<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, August 19, Caprio grabbed the attention of his followers when he posted a video via Instagram<\/span><\/a> from what appeared to be a hospital bed.<\/p>\n\n![\"TikTok](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/judge-frank-caprio.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n Judge Frank Caprio<\/span> Courtesy of Frank Caprio\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAt the time, he asked his fans and followers to \u201cpray for me\u201d after experiencing a setback in his health.<\/p>\n
\u201cLast year, I asked you to pray for me and it\u2019s very obvious that you did because I came through a very difficult period,\u201d Caprio shared. \u201cUnfortunately, I\u2019ve had a setback and I\u2019m back in the hospital. Now I\u2019m coming to you again asking you to remember me in your prayers once more.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cI\u2019m a great believer in the power of prayers. I think the almighty above is looking over us. So remember me please.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hours later, another post surfaced on his page that read<\/span><\/a>, \u201cYour kindness and encouragement mean the world to him.\u201d<\/p>\nCaprio first revealed his battle with pancreatic cancer in a December 2023 Instagram<\/span><\/a> video.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThank You!<\/h3>\n
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At the time, he asked his fans and followers to \u201cpray for me\u201d after experiencing a setback in his health.<\/p>\n
\u201cLast year, I asked you to pray for me and it\u2019s very obvious that you did because I came through a very difficult period,\u201d Caprio shared. \u201cUnfortunately, I\u2019ve had a setback and I\u2019m back in the hospital. Now I\u2019m coming to you again asking you to remember me in your prayers once more.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cI\u2019m a great believer in the power of prayers. I think the almighty above is looking over us. So remember me please.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hours later, another post surfaced on his page that read<\/span><\/a>, \u201cYour kindness and encouragement mean the world to him.\u201d<\/p>\n Caprio first revealed his battle with pancreatic cancer in a December 2023 Instagram<\/span><\/a> video.<\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\nThank You!<\/h3>\n
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