US judge Frank Caprio, known on social media as the “nicest judge in the world”, has died aged 88. Judge Caprio died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family said in an Instagram statement. He was remembered for his "warmth" and "unwavering belief in the goodness of people,” it added. David Caprio, his son, thanked fans for their love and support and urged people to "spread a little kindness" in his father's memory. Beloved for his compassion and humour in the courtroom, videos of Judge Caprio presiding over cases on his hit show Caught in Providence have had billions of views on social media Tap the link in bbcnews’s bio to read more about his life. (📷 Getty Images) #US #FrankCaprio #BBCNews