‘American Pickers’ Star Frank Fritz Dies with Co-Host Mike Wolfe at His Side
Frank Fritz, co-host of the popular show “American Pickers,” has passed away at the age of 60. His death was shared on social media by his longtime co-host, Mike Wolfe, who expressed his sorrow and shared fond memories of their time together. Wolfe described Fritz as a dreamer who was both sensitive and humorous, noting that the connection viewers saw on screen mirrored their real-life friendship.
“American Pickers,” which has been airing since January 2010 on the History Channel, followed Fritz and Wolfe as they traveled across the country in search of antiques and collectibles, often flipping their finds for profit or keeping them if they were particularly special. During their decade-long collaboration, they produced 376 episodes across 25 seasons, although Fritz had not been a regular on the show recently due to health issues, including a stroke in 2022.
Wolfe reminisced about their adventures together, recalling how they explored new places without a specific destination, driven by their passion for discovery. He expressed gratitude for being by Fritz’s side during his final moments. The show, known for its engaging depiction of American history through antiques, has been a staple of reality television and will remember Fritz for his contributions to its success.
A beloved co-host of “American Pickers” has passed away while at the side of the show’s other co-host.
Frank Fritz died Monday at the age of 60, as announced on social media by “Pickers” co-host Mike Wolfe.
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Wolfe has been co-hosting “American Pickers” with Fritz for the better part of a decade on the History Channel, per Variety.
“It’s with a broken heart that I with all of you that Frank passed away last night,” Wolfe posted to Instagram.
“I’ve know Frank for more then half my life and 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 continued. “The same off camera as he was on, Frank had a way of reaching the hearts of so many by just being himself.
“Who would have ever dreamed we would the cockpit of a white cargo van in front of millions of people interested in our adventures.”
The beloved “American Pickers” show, which began in January 2010, would follow both Fritz and Wolfe as they traveled the country, looking for bargains on antiquities and artifacts.
The two would then either flip those finds for a profit, or just keep the item for themselves if it was cool enough.
The show has been busy in its roughly 14 years on the History Channel.
Wolfe and Fritz had squeezed 376 episodes and 25 seasons into those years, though the latter hadn’t been a regular part of the show of late.
That’s because Fritz suffered a stroke back in 2022, which Wolfe also announced to the world, while asking for prayers.
“Frank has suffered a stroke and is in the hospital. Please keep him in your hearts and thoughts,” Wolfe wrote on social media at the time.
Fast forward to today, and Wolfe had nothing but warm memories about his longtime co-host.
“Before the show we would take off together to places we never knew existed with no destination in mind and just the d passion to discover something interesting and historic,” Wolfe wrote.
Wolfe ended the post about his dear friend by noting that he was right by his side until the end.
“We’ve been on countless trips and d so many miles and I feel blessed that I was there by his side when he took one last journey home,” Wolfe posted. “I love you buddy and will miss you so much I know [you’re] in a better place”
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