Judge Frank Caprio, known as the world’s nicest judge from his courtroom reality drama Caught in Providence, died at age 88 on Thursday.He was a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who served for nearly four decades.

Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media.

Retired Providence, Rhode Island, Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio, who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ”Caught in Providence″ died Tuesday.