Judge Frank Caprio, renowned for his compassion in Rhode Island courts, has died at the age of 88, his son, David Caprio, said in a social media post Wednesday. Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court,

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. His official social media accounts said Wednesday that he "passed away peacefully" after “a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Reactions, condolences and memories from local leaders have been pouring in following the news of the death of "America's Nicest Judge" Frank Caprio.