US celebrity judge and social media star Frank Caprio has died aged 88, his family has said. Over a 40-year career in Rhode Island, he famously used compassion and humour to make judgements that took into consideration the personal circumstances of the people in the dock.

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, 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.