PROVIDENCE, R.I. —

Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of “ Caught in Providence,” has died. He was 88.

Caprio lost his fight with pancreatic cancer, according to a post from Caprio's verified Facebook page. Latest Forecast

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Last week, Caprio posted a short video on Facebook about how he had “a setback," was back in the hospital and was asking that people “remember me in your prayers.”

Caprio was first elected a judge in 1985, but became famous after many videos of his interactions with people in court went viral as they shared their personal stories with him.

Caprio was known for his compassionate heart and humility toward those around him.

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