Frank Caprio, the veteran municipal court judge who became a viral star and then got his own national TV show with his uncommon compassion in the courtroom, has died at 88. The son of an Italian immigrant milkman,

Frank Caprio judge for the Providence Municipal Court in Rhode Island has died, his son, David Caprio announced. He was 88 years old.

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.