India, Aug. 21 -- Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio, famous for viral moments in court, has died, his family announced on Wednesday. He was 88. The judge passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Only hours before his death was announced, a video of Caprio thanking his fans for all their prayers surfaced.

"Unfortunately I've had a setback, I'm back in the hospital now and I'm coming to you again asking you to remember me in your prayers once more," Caprio said in the post.

Meanwhile, Governor Dan McKee ordered that Rhode Island flags fly at half-staff through the day of his interment. "Judge Caprio was a Rhode Island treasure. As we mourn his passing, my thoughts go out to his family, friends, and all who loved him," the Dem...