"Judge Frank Caprio passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer," the family wrote on Facebook. "In his honor, may we each strive to bring a little more compassion into the world – just as he did every day."

Judge Frank Caprio, famed for his compassionate rulings on Caught in Providence, has passed away at 88. His television show, which gained national syndication in 2018, resonated with audiences through its blend of humor and empathy.