Frank Fritz, an Iowa native and “American Pickers” co-star, died on Monday. According to USA TODAY, Fritz appeared on the antique hunting show for over a decade and operated Frank Fritz Finds, an antique business in Savanna, Illinois.
“We are saddened to share that our friend and beloved member of The History Channel and American Pickers family, Frank Fritz, has passed away,” a statement from the History Channel and Cineflix Production said. “We’ll never forget ‘the bearded charmer’ and his never-ending quest for vintage motorcycles and scooters. Our sympathies are with Frank’s loved ones at this terrible time. “He will be greatly missed.”
How old was Frank Fritz?
Fritz, who was born on October 11, 1963, passed away at the age of 60, according to Iowa court records. According to court records, he was almost a year older than Wolfe, who will turn 60 in November.
What did Frank Fritz of ‘American Pickers’ die from?
Fritz died on Monday, September 30. Friends told the Register that Fritz killed after two years of bad health, which began with a stroke that exacerbated his severe Chron’s illness. He was placed under temporary guardianship following his crippling stroke, according to the Des Moines Register.
How did Mike Wolfe react to the death of his ‘American Pickers’ co-star Frank Fritz?
Co-star Mike Wolfe confirmed Fritz’s death on Instagram on Tuesday, claiming to have known him for half his life. “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 wrote on his blog. “The same off camera as he was on, Frank had a way of reaching the hearts of so many by just being himself.” The show premiered in 2010, and the two would travel across the country on small-town Main Streets in quest of unusual antiques. “We’ve been on numerous journeys and shared so many miles, and I feel blessed that I was present by his side when he took one last journey home,” Fritz told me. “I love you, friend, and will miss you so much. I know you’re in an improved place”
Where is the ‘American Pickers’ shop found?
The original Antique Archaeology is at 115 1/2 Davenport St. in LeClaire, Iowa. According to its website, “American Pickers” has another retail location in Nashville, Tennessee, and a motor store in Columbia, Tennessee.
