Reality TV star and Providence, R.I., municipal judge Frank Caprio has died at age 88.

Caprio, who was known for his show Caught in Providence, which ran between 2018 and 2020 and received multiple Daytime Emmy Award nominations, died "peacefully" following a "long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer," according to a statement posted to his Instagram account on Aug. 20.

"Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond," read the caption of the post. "His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him."

"He will be remembered not only as a respected judge, but as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and

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