For years, “American Pickers” co-hosts Frank Fritz and Mike Wolfe were embroiled in a very public feud. Despite the ongoing drama, the two friends, who starred together on the History Channel series for 10 years and knew each other for more than 40 years, mended their relationship before Fritz died.

On Tuesday, Wolfe shared the news of Fritz’s death on Instagram, noting that he was “blessed” to be “by his side as he made one final journey home.”

“It is with a broken heart that I share with you all that Frank passed away last night,” Wolfe wrote. “I’ve known Frank for more than half my life and what you saw on TV is always what I saw: a dreamer who was as sensitive as he was funny. The same off camera as he was doing, Frank had a way to reach the hearts of so many by just being themselves.”

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The duo first starred in “American Pickers” in 2010. (Getty Images)

“Who would have ever dreamed that we would share the cockpit of a white van for millions of people interested in our adventures,” he continued. “Before the show, we set off together to places we didn’t know existed, with no destination in mind and only the shared passion to discover something interesting and historic.”

“We have made countless trips and shared so many miles and I feel blessed to have been by his side as he made one last journey home,” he concluded. “I love you friend and I will miss you so much. I know you are in a better place.”

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According to TMZ, Fritz was surrounded by friends, including Wolfe, at the time of his death.

The duo had not been seen together in years, since Fritz suddenly stopped appearing on ‘American Pickers’ in 2020. According to an unnamed friend, the two reportedly managed to bury the hatchet last year.

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“Mike has wanted to see Frank for a while,” the friend told the Quad-City Times. ‘Frank just felt like seeing him. It was Frank’s request to see Mike.’

“They were both in tears. They were both crying,” she said. ‘Mike brought up how nervous they both were for David Letterman, which was one of their first big performances. … They talked about the old days, how things started and the impact they had on the world. Tears flowed. both sides.”

Fritz no longer appeared in the series around 2020. (Getty Images)

“They didn’t argue,” the friend added. “They needed separation to appreciate each other.”

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Representatives for Fritz and Wolfe did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

The rumored feud dates back to 2020, when a very charismatic Fritz suddenly stopped appearing in the beloved series.

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“I haven’t spoken to Mike in two years,” Fritz told The Sun in 2021. “He knew my back was messed up, but he didn’t call me to ask how I was doing. That’s just the way it is.” ”

The duo have been very open about their public rifts. (Getty Images)

“The show is 1,000% focused on him (Wolfe). I can’t even bend down that far to show you how much. … I think Mike wants his brother, Robbie, there to replace me. I Don’t know why he acts like that towards me You can’t just put two people in a van and get the chemistry you get from me and Mike We’ve known each other for about 40 years We can finish each other’s sentences Everyone is good we get along and there is no drama, me and him are very good together.”

A year later, Wolfe addressed the claims on Instagram.

“I have known Frank for as long as I can remember, he has been like a brother to me,” he wrote. “The journey that Frank, Dani (Colby) and I began in 2009 has, like all of life, had its highs and lows, blessings and challenges, but it has also been the most rewarding.”

“I will miss Frank, as will all of you, and I pray for all the best and all good things for him on the next part of his journey,” he concluded.

Danielle Colby, who often appeared with the duo on the series, gave her two cents on Fritz’s departure at the time.

Fritz died on September 30 at the age of 60. (Getty Images)

“I am truly saddened by the loss of Frank on the show,” she wrote on Instagram. “I am incredibly saddened by his struggles. I have watched everything personally over the last ten years. I have many thoughts, but I don’t want to express them because they are only my thoughts, and not gospel. I wish things could have been different , but we must be responsible for our actions when we cause instability or pain and suffering to others.”

“Frank has caused himself so much pain that it’s hard to watch. I really hope Frank gets all the help he needs to get better after years of being unwell. It’s not my place to speak ill of anyone who needs help, so I’ll keep my comments uplifting. I’m sending love to everyone,” Colby added.

That same year, Wolfe told The Sun: ‘We all care about Frank, and we want him back on the show. I would love to talk to him again, we would love to, but he just can’t do it right. .”

Wolfe said he was “blessed” to be by his friend’s side. (Getty Images)

“Frank personally deals with a lot of addiction,” he added. “It’s a shame he made decisions that made him the way he is.”

The rift seemed to have lasted a full year before Wolfe announced that Fritz had suffered a stroke in 2022.

“I have been very private over the past year regarding Frank’s life and the journey he has been on,” Wolfe wrote at the time. “There have been a lot of opinions about me and Frank’s friendship and the show, but this is not the time to set the record straight. This is the time to pray for my friend.”

“Frank has had a stroke and is in hospital. Please keep him in your heart and thoughts, he added. “Frank, I pray more than anything that you get through this well. I love you friend.”

During their 2023 reunion, a friend told the Quad-City Times that Wolfe expressed his gratitude to Fritz.

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“He said, ‘No one can replace you, Frank.’ He said it was Frank’s ‘uniquely funny personality’ that made them fit together so well as a team,” the friend said.