Frank Caprio, the colorful municipal judge who presided over cases in his Rhode Island courtroom on Caught in Providence , died Wednesday. He was 88.

His death after “a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer” was announced through a statement on his Instagram account.

“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,” the statement read. “His warmth, humor and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him.”

Frank Caprio, the colorful municipal judge who presided over cases in his Rhode Island courtroom on Caught in Providence , died Wednesday. He was 88.

His death after “a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer” was announced

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