AsianFin -- Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge from Rhode Island who became widely known online for his compassionate approach to justice on the series Caught in Providence, has died at the age of 88.

According to his official social media accounts, Caprio “passed away peacefully” following “a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.”

Caprio was celebrated for running a courtroom “where people and cases are met with kindness and compassion.” He gained acclaim for occasionally dismissing tickets and showing empathy, even while upholding the law, earning him the admiration of both his local community and a global audience.