PROVIDENCE, R.I. —

Frank Caprio, who served for several decades as a Providence Municipal Court judge, has died at age 88.

Caprio was first elected a judge in 1985 but became famous for the television show "Caught in Providence."

Many videos of his interactions with people in court went viral as they shared their personal stories with him.

Caprio, a Suffolk University alumnus, was known for his compassionate heart and humility toward those around him.

Caprio lost his fight with pancreatic cancer, according to a post from Caprio's verified Facebook page. This content is imported from Facebook. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

Suffolk University vice president Greg Gartlin released a statement re

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