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".

Frank Caprio Sr., a municipal judge in Providence, R.I., who exemplified empathy on the bench and became known far beyond the state because of his nationally syndicated television show, has died.