India, Aug. 21 -- Frank Caprio, the retired Rhode Island municipal judge known worldwide through his courtroom TV show Caught in Providence, passed away at 88 after a prolonged fight with pancreatic cancer.

His official social media pages confirmed the news on Wednesday, paying tribute to him as "beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people."

The note added that his humour, kindness, and warmth "touched countless lives."

Final message to followers

Just a day before his passing, Caprio had shared a moving video on Instagram, revealing a setback in his treatment. "Unfortunately, I've had a setback, and I'm back at the hospital," he said.

Asking people to keep him in their thoughts, he added, "As...