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    Frank Fritz, known from ‘American Pickers’, has died at the age of 60.

    In a joint statement to USA TODAY on Tuesday, representatives from the History Channel and Cineflix Productions confirmed that Fritz, who filmed “American Pickers” for “more than a decade,” died on Monday.

    “We are saddened to announce that our friend and beloved member of The History Channel and American Pickers family, Frank Fritz, has passed away,” the statement said. “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 greatly missed.”

    Fritz’s representative Bill Stankey told USA TODAY in a statement Tuesday that the former History Channel host was “an exceptional human being.”

    “He loved life, he cared about people, he always had a kind word to say and he knew more about Americana and antiques than anyone I ever met,” Stankey said, adding that Fritz “was the anchor of American Pickers” and “he will be missed by his friends, family and fans.”

    Fritz’s death comes two years after the ‘American Pickers’ star was hospitalized following an apparent stroke, with former co-star Mike Wolfe confirming the news on Instagram at the time. “Frank has had a stroke and is in the hospital,” Wolfe told fans, asking them to “please keep him in your hearts and thoughts” and adding a message to Fritz that he is “more than anything praying that you will get through this well.” . I love you friend.”

    “American Pickers” follows antique hunters as they travel across the country, searching through scrap yards and attics for historic gems for resale. The series first aired on the History Channel in 2010 with Fritz and Wolfe as co-stars. Fritz did not appear on the show again during season 21. Fritz was replaced later on the program by Rob Wolfe, Mike Wolfe’s brother.

    Mike Wolfe remembers ‘American Pickers’ with Frank Fitz

    In an Instagram post Tuesday, Wolfe mourned the loss of his former co-star “with a broken heart.”

    “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,” he wrote. “Frank had a way of reaching the hearts of so many by just being himself.”

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    Wolfe continued: “Who would have ever dreamed that we would be sharing the cockpit of a white van for millions of people interested in our adventures. Before the show, we would leave together to places we never knew existed, with no destination in mind and just the shared passion of discovering something interesting and historical.”

    The History Channel star added that the couple has “taken countless trips and shared so many miles and I feel blessed to have been by his side as he took one last journey home.” I love you buddy and will miss you so much, I know. You are in a better place.”

    In July 2021, Wolfe confirmed that Fritz would no longer appear on the show, writing that he would “miss Frank”. While Wolfe then detailed the pair’s close relationship with Fritz, his late co-star revealed to The Sun in July 2021 that he had not spoken to Wolfe in “two years” and that he had “not left the show”.

    “I finished shooting and then I had a little back surgery and the pandemic came,” Fritz told The Sun, adding that Wolfe knew his back was “messed up, but he didn’t call me to ask how it was going.” went with me. just the way it is.”

    Wolfe responded to the feud rumors at the time, writing, “I have been very private over the past year regarding Frank’s life and the journey he has been on. There have been many opinions about mine and Frank’s friendship and the show .This is not the time to set things right. This is the time to pray for my friend.

    Contributors: Edward Segarra, Elise Brisco, USA TODAY; Courtney Crowder, The Des Moines Register

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