Frank Fritz died of complications from a stroke while in hospice care, Fox News Digital can confirm.

Fritz, 60, also suffered from Crohn’s disease, according to his longtime manager Bill Stankey.

According to the Mayo Clinic, Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. It can cause abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition. Crohn’s disease itself is not fatal, but it can lead to life-threatening complications.

‘AMERICAN PICKERS’ STAR FRANK FRITZ DEAD AT 60

Frank Fritz died in a hospice after suffering complications from a stroke, his longtime manager said. (Getty Images)

“We are saddened to share that our friend and beloved member of The HISTORY Channel and the ‘American Pickers’ family, Frank Fritz, passed away on September 30, 2024,” The History Channel and Cineflex Productions shared in a statement with Fox News Digital .

“Frank filmed ‘American Pickers’ for over a decade. We will always remember ‘the bearded charmer’ and his never-ending search for vintage motorcycles and bicycles. Our thoughts are with Frank’s loved ones at this difficult time. He will be deeply missed. “

His former co-star Mike Wolfe also posted on Instagram about the ‘American Pickers’ star’s death. “It is with a broken heart that I share with you all that Frank passed away last night,” he wrote.

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Frank Fritz, star of “American Pickers,” died on September 30 at the age of 60. (Getty Images)

“We have made countless trips and shared so many miles and I feel blessed to have been there by his side as he made one last journey home. I love you friend and will miss you so much. I know you will be on a better place,” Wolfe’s post ended.

Frits left “American Pickers” in 2022.

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

“Frank personally has a lot to do with addiction,” he claimed. “It’s a shame he made decisions that made him the way he is.”

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“I love you buddy and will miss you so much. I know you in a better place.”

– Mike Wolfe

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz had rekindled their friendship before Fritz’s death. (Getty Images)

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.

“Mike has wanted to see Frank for a while,” the friend told the newspaper 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.”

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

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Christina Dugan Ramirez of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.