Actuality present followers are mourning the demise of Frank Fritz from the hit present American Pickers.
The star of the hit Historical past Channel collection was beloved by followers and his co-star, Mike Wolfe.
Frank Fritz (L) and Mike Wolfe attend 2015 A+E Networks Upfront on April 30, 2015 in New York Metropolis. (Picture by Brad Barket/Getty Pictures for A+E)
Frank Fritz’s Reason for Loss of life: ‘American Pickers’ Star Dies At 60
“It’s with a broken heart that I share with all of you that Frank passed away last night,” he began his tribute.
Frank had been struggling the final two years after surviving a stroke in 2022. His well being compelled him to go away the present simply because the collection was hitting it’s stride.
“I’ve know Frank for more than half my life and what you’ve seen on TV has always been what I have seen, a dreamer who was just as sensitive as he was funny,” Mike added of his buddy
“The same off camera as he was on, Frank had a way of reaching the hearts of so many by just being himself. 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,” Mike continued.
Mike ended the tribute with, “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. I love you buddy and will miss you so much I know you’re in a better place.”
The Legacy of ‘American Pickers’
Laborious to consider {that a} present about antiquing could be so successful, however the present has been a fan favourite because it premiere in 2010. At the moment in it’s twenty fifth season, the present is regularly on “a mission to recycle America, even if it means diving into countless piles of grimy junk or getting chased off a gun-wielding homeowner’s land,” in accordance with the present’s tagline.
The present follows the workforce as they scour the nation for “hidden gems in junkyards, basements, garages and barns, meeting quirky characters and hearing their amazing stories.”
Franke was on the middle of the unimaginable journey, alongside along with his buddy their co-star Danielle Colby. She additionally paid tribute to her late buddy on Instagram.
“Frank, I will miss your ability to make everyone laugh, your love for talking tattoos, your epic collections but what I will miss the most are those little glimpses of vulnerability from time to time,” she wrote
“Frank, you loved your cat and your momma and we bonded on those things. You will be missed for all of these reasons and so many more. Rest in Peace Road Dog.”
Frank Fritz of American Pickers attends the A+E Networks 2012 Upfront at Lincoln Heart on Could 9, 2012 in New York Metropolis. (Picture by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Pictures)
Frank Fritz’s Well being
Whereas his legacy will all the time be with the present, on July 21, 2021, The Historical past Channel introduced that Frank Fritz could be departing from the solid of American Pickers.
That very same day, it was reported that Fritz was hospitalized with a stroke after Mike posted about it on social media.
Whereas it took time for Frank to get better, there was nonetheless lots of speak about him returning to the present. In Could 2023, he nonetheless didn’t sound prepared and was completely satisfied to let the brand new “crew” take over: Danielle Colby, Mike Wolfe’s youthful brother Robbie, and buddy and antiques knowledgeable “Jersey Jon” Szalay.
He had fairly the journey along with his mates. He will likely be missed.
