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, known worldwide for his compassion and humility in the courtroom, has died at the age of 88.

Caprio billed his courtroom as a place “where people and cases are met with kindness and compassion.”