Frank Fritz, Former ‘American Pickers’ Co-Host, Dies at 60

Frank Fritz, the former co-host of the popular History Channel series, “American Pickers,” has died at 60.

No cause of death was announced, but Fritz had kept a low public profile since suffering a debilitating stroke two years ago, according to NBC News.

In the series, Fritz traveled around the backroads of America looking for unusual antiques and collectibles with co-host and childhood friend Mike Wolfe.

Fritz appeared on 308 episodes starting in 2010 before leaving in 2021, in part because of conflicts with Wolfe, according to People.

The two reportedly didn’t speak for two years but reconciled after Fritz’s stroke.

Wolfe announced the death Tuesday on Instagram:

The History Channel and Cineflix Productions, producers of “American Pickers,” released a joint statement saying they ″will always remember ‘the bearded charmer’ and his never-ending search for vintage motorcycles and bikes. Our thoughts are with Frank’s loved ones during this difficult time. He will be deeply missed.”

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