Rhode Island Municipal judge and reality TV star, Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in the courtroom, has died at the age of 88 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Judge Frank Caprio — known for his compassion in the courtroom — has passed away following a fight with cancer. His death was announced via his social media on Wednesday, August 20. “Judge Frank Caprio passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer,” the statement on his Instagram began.

His death was confirmed Wednesday afternoon in a post to his official Facebook page. The post says he died peacefully after a “long and courageous” battle with pancreatic cancer.