‘American Pickers’ star Frank Fritz dies

(KWQC) – Frank Fritz, often called a part of the unique “American Pickers” duo, died.

In response to an in depth household pal, Fritz died peacefully Monday night in Davenport surrounded by buddies, together with “American Pickers” co-star Mike Wolfe who traveled from Tennessee to be there.

After struggling a stroke in July 2022 Fritz had been going by remedy and rehab, however confronted further setbacks.

In an Instagram submit, co-star Mike Wolfe shared:

“Frank handed away final evening. I’ve [known] Frank for extra [than] half my life and what you’ve seen on TV has all the time been what I’ve seen, a dreamer who was simply as delicate as he was humorous. The identical off digital camera as he was on, Frank had a manner of reaching the hearts of so many by simply being himself.”

Fritz, born in Davenport, labored throughout the Quad Cities Space and owned his personal store in Savanna, Ailing., known as “Frank Fritz Finds”.

“American Pickers” debuted on the Historical past Channel in 2010, with pickers Fritz and Wolfe visiting outdated barns, in search of collectibles or attention-grabbing odds and ends.

The American Pickers personal three shops to showcase their “picks,” with the hub in LeClaire, Iowa.

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