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Frank Fritz, who appeared on the History Channel’s antique collectors show “American Pickers,” has died, according to his co-host and “American Pickers” creator Mike Wolfe. Frits turned 60.

Wolfe said in a statement on his Facebook page that Fritz died Monday, writing that he had known Fritz for more than half his life and that he was “a dreamer who was as sensitive as he was funny.”

“Frank had a way of reaching the hearts of so many by just being himself,” Wolfe added. “We have made countless trips and shared so many miles and I feel blessed to have been by his side as he made one final journey home.”

CNN has contacted Fritz’s manager for further comment.

CNN has not been able to confirm the cause of death.

Fritz appeared with Wolfe on “American Pickers,” a popular History Channel series that captured the pair as they traveled the country in search of valuable antiques to restore and resell in their antique stores. The performance premiered in 2010.

“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. Frank filmed American Pickers for more than a decade,” a representative for History Channel and Cineflix Production, producers of “American Pickers,” told CNN in a statement Tuesday.

“We will always remember ‘the bearded charmer’ and his endless search for vintage motorcycles and bicycles. Our thoughts are with Frank’s loved ones at this difficult time. He will be greatly missed.”