US celebrity judge and social media star Frank Caprio has died aged 88, his family has said. Over a 40-year career in Rhode Island, he famously used compassion and humour to make judgements that took into consideration the personal circumstances of the people in the dock.

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.

On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Caprio died at the age of 88. His death was confirmed by his family in a statement shared with WJAR. On Tuesday,less than 24 hours before his death, Caprio took to TikTok to share his final video with his audience.