US celebrity judge and social media star Frank Caprio has died aged 88, his family has said. His death following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer was announced on his official Instagram account, where he was remembered for his "warmth" and "unwavering belief in the goodness of people".

Judge Frank Caprio, the jurist called " the nicest judge in the world ," died Wednesday, Aug. 20, after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family confirmed through social media.

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.