<p id=”par-1_24″>Frank Fritz of <em>American Pickers</em> has <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/celebrity-deaths”>died</a> at age 60. His <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/american-pickers-mike-wolfe-danielle-colby-first-met-liked-sass.html/”>co-host Mike Wolfe</a> announced the news in an October 1 social media update. </p>
<p id=”par-2_22″>“It’s with a broken heart that I share with all of you that Frank passed away last night,” Wolfe wrote on <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/p/DAlVU95ucsl/?hl=en”>Instagram</a>. </p>
<p id=”par-3_38″><em>American Pickers </em>premiered on the History Channel in 2010. Fritz appeared on the show for a decade before <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/american-pickers-2023-frank-fritz-health-update-now.html/”>departing in 2021 amid health problems</a> and reports of a falling out with Wolfe. He suffered a stroke in 2022. </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-mike-wolfe-says-he-will-miss-frank-fritz-so-much”>Mike Wolfe says he will miss Frank Fritz ‘so much’ </h2>
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<p id=”par-4_18″>In his Instagram post, Wolfe said that Fritz was just like he was on TV in real life. </p>
<p id=”par-5_38″>Fritz was “a dreamer who was just as sensitive as he was funny. The same off camera as he was on, Frank had a way of reaching the hearts of so many by just being himself,” Wolfe wrote. </p>
<p id=”par-6_73″>“Who would have ever dreamed we would share the cockpit of a white cargo van in front of millions of people interested in our adventures … We’ve been on countless trips and shared so many miles and I feel blessed that I was there by his side when he took one last journey home,” he added. “I love you buddy and will miss you so much. I know [you’re] in a better place.” </p>
<p id=”par-7_23″>In a statement shared on <a href=”https://x.com/Cineflix/status/1841149623278223419″>X</a>, Cineflix Productions, which produces <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/american-pickers-canceled-frank-fritzs-death.html/”><em>American Pickers</em></a><em>, </em>said it was “saddened” to share the news of Fritz’s death. </p>
<p id=”par-8_43″>“Frank filmed <em>American Pickers </em>for over a decade,” the company said. “We will always remember ‘the bearded charmer’ and his never-ending search for vintage motorcycles and bikes. Our thoughts are with Frank’s loved ones during this difficult time. He will be deeply missed.” </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-the-american-pickers-stars-reconciled-before-frank-fritz-s-death”>The ‘American Pickers’ stars reconciled before Frank Fritz’s death</h2>
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<p id=”par-9_15″>Prior to his death, both Fritz and Wolfe had spoken out about their strained relationship. </p>
<p id=”par-10_67″>In a 2021 interview with <a href=”https://www.the-sun.com/tv/3296985/american-pickers-frank-fritz-mike-wolfe-feud/”>The Sun</a>, Fritz claimed that he hadn’t talked to his friend and co-host in two years and that the duo’s reality show was “tilted towards [Wolfe] 1,000%.” Meanwhile, in a message on his <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CRmv5KTtWMW/”>Instagram</a> about Frank’s <em>American Pickers </em>exit, Wolfe said that he was “pray[ing] for the very best and all good things for [Fritz] on the next part of his journey.” </p>
<p id=”par-11_50″>Though there was tension between the <em>American Pickers </em>stars, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/american-pickers-frank-fritz-always-going-need-wheelchair-stroke-friend-says.html/”>the pair reportedly reconciled</a> before Fritz’s death. Wolfe visited Fritz multiple times in 2023, according to the <a href=”https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/columnists/courtney-crowder/2024/10/01/frank-fritz-american-pickers-co-star-with-mike-wolfe-died/75466691007/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Des Moines Register</a>. A friend told the paper that Wolfe told Fritz he was irreplaceable and that “there were tears flowing on both sides.” </p>
<p id=”par-12_67″>In July 2022, Fritz was found unresponsive at his home in Davenport, Iowa, after experiencing a stroke. A few months later, a longtime friend was installed as a temporary guardian to manage Fritz’s affairs because his health and decision-making capacity were seriously impaired. Fritz made progress through 2023, according to the Des Moines Register, eventually reaching a point where he was well enough to reconnect with Wolfe. </p>
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