Frank Caprio, often described as the "world's nicest judge", has died at the age of 88 after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. Caprio was known for heartfelt and viral courtroom moments on the show "Caught in Providence",

Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media.

Judge Frank Caprio, the jurist called " the nicest judge in the world ," died Wednesday, Aug. 20, after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family confirmed through social media.