Frank Fritz Passed Away
Frank Fritz, former star of American Pickers, has sadly passed away at the age of 60, leaving a significant impact on both the world of antique collecting and reality television. Having stepped away from the widely-loved History Channel series in 2021, Fritz had long been dealing with various health complications.
Frank Fritz Cause of death
Frank Fritz’s passing was announced by his former co-host, Mike Wolfe, in an emotional Instagram post on Tuesday. “It’s with a broken heart that I share with all of you that Frank passed away last night,” Wolfe wrote.
Reflecting on their decades-long friendship, Wolfe shared, “I’ve known 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.”
Wolfe continued, “The same off-camera as he was on, Frank had a way of reaching the hearts of so many by just being himself.” His touching words captured the essence of their close bond and Frank’s genuine spirit.
Though he suffered a debilitating stroke in 2022, the precise cause of his death has not been officially disclosed.
His family, in a heartfelt statement, shared that Fritz passed peacefully on Tuesday evening, surrounded by those closest to him. His legacy, full of humor and a deep love for antiques, will be remembered by fans and peers alike.
'American Pickers' star Frank Fritz has reportedly died. 💔 More to come… #RIP pic.twitter.com/uiEZWsGB2P
— TMZ (@TMZ) October 1, 2024
Frank Fritz Funeral
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Frank Fritz Health
Since leaving American Pickers, Frank Fritz’s health had been steadily declining. After suffering a severe stroke in 2022, Fritz became wheelchair-bound, prompting the establishment of a conservatorship to oversee his well-being and financial affairs.
Court documents revealed that Fritz was unable to care for his safety or meet his basic needs, leading to his friend Chris Davis being appointed as his guardian, while MidWestOne Bank was named as his conservator to manage his finances.
