American Pickers' Frank Fritz Dies 2 Years After Stroke: 'A Dreamer Who Was Just as Sensitive as He Was Funny'

Mar. 15, 2025

American PickersstarFrank Fritzhas diedtwo years after he suffered a stroke.

Fritz’s former co-host and friendMike Wolfeconfirmed the news on Instagram on Tuesday, Oct. 1 as he shared that Fritz died on Sept. 30.

“American Pickers” Frank Fritz attends the grand opening of the History Pop Shop at History Pop Shop on December 6, 2010 in New York City.Charles Eshelman/FilmMagic

Charles Eshelman/FilmMagic

Fritz’s manager, Bill Stankey, said in a statement to PEOPLE, “Frank Fritz 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.”

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz on American Pickers.A+E Networks

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While Wolfe and Fritz had their share of ups and downs in their friendship — in 2021, Fritz toldThe Sunhehadn’t talked to Wolfe in two years— the pair had reconnected, and when Fritz suffered a stroke in 2022, it was Wolfe who shared the news with fans.

“I have been very private in the past year in regards to Frank’s life and the journey he’s been on. There has been lots of opinions in regards to mine and Frank’s friendship and the show but now is not the time to set the record straight. Now is the time to pray for my friend,” Wolfe wrote onInstagram. “Frank has suffered a stroke and is in the hospital. Please keep him in your hearts and thoughts.”

source: people.com