Judge Frank Caprio, who is known for his heartwarming viral court moments, has died. He was 88. According to a statement shared on his official Facebook page, the former Providence, Rhode Island, judge "passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer."

Known as the ‘world’s nicest judge,’ Caprio’s death broke fans’ hearts. Here’s everything we know about his battle with cancer.