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.

The family of the longtime Providence, Rhode Island Municipal Court Chief Judge and star of the reality TV series "Caught in Providence" said in posts on Facebook and Instagram that he would be remembered for warmth, humor, and kindness.

"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 post reads.

The series offered a look at the day-to-day life of a municipal court, and Caprio, 88, charmed viewers over its two-decade run on local and national television by applyin

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