Caprio, known for his "Caught in Providence" reality show, revealed his diagnosis in December 2023. Providence Journal

Longtime municipal court Chief Judge Frank Caprio died Wednesday, Aug. 20 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family confirmed through social media.

He was 88.

"Judge Frank Caprio passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer," the family wrote on Facebook. "In his honor, may we each strive to bring a little more compassion into the world – just as he did every day."

Caprio, star of the beloved reality TV series "Caught in Providence," was known for handling traffic violations with empathy and humor, giving viewers around the globe a peek inside an everyday city courtroom. The show ran for more than two decad

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