He was a judge at Rhode Island, United States known for his viral online clips of him bantering with defendants, and showing incredible kindness for those having a tough time.

His acts have been compiled by various other YouTube channels as well.

These acts have led him to be dubbed the"nicest judge in the world".

Before the announcement of his death, he had posted a video and a post on Instagram asking followers and fans to pray for him. This was due to a"setback" he suffered that had landed him in the hospital again.

Tributes have poured in for the Rhode Island lifer who was born there, served there his whole life, and died there.

Image from Caught in Providence YouTube and Instagram