Frank Caprio, a beloved retired municipal judge from Providence, Rhode Island who became famous for his compassionate rulings on the reality show “Caught in Providence,” has died at the age of 88 after a long battle with cancer,

His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him,' a statement announcing Caprio's death read

Judge Frank Caprio, who is known for his heartwarming viral court moments, has died. He was 88. According to a statement shared on his official Facebook page, the former Providence, Rhode Island, judge "passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer."