Iowa native and “American Pickers” co-star Frank Fritz died Monday.
Fritz was on the vintage looking present for over a decade, in response to USA TODAY, and he additionally owned an vintage retailer in Savanna, Illinois, referred to as Frank Fritz Finds.
“We’re saddened to share that our pal and beloved member of The Historical past Channel and American Pickers household, Frank Fritz, has handed away,” in response to a press release from the Historical past Channel and Cineflix Manufacturing. “We are going to at all times keep in mind ‘the bearded charmer’ and his endless seek for classic bikes and bikes. Our ideas are with Frank’s family members throughout this tough time. He will likely be deeply missed.”
Obituary:Frank Fritz, co-star with Mike Wolfe of standard ‘American Pickers’ TV present, dies at 60
How outdated was Frank Fritz?
Fritz, who was born on Oct. 11, 1963, was 60 years outdated when he died, in response to Iowa courtroom data. He was roughly a yr older than Wolfe who will likely be 60 in November, in response to courtroom data.
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Some on-line sources, together with IMDB, listed his beginning yr as 1965.
What did Frank Fritz of ‘American Pickers’ die of?
Fritz died Monday, Sept. 30. His dying got here after two years of poor well being that began when Fritz suffered a stroke, which exaggerated his extreme Chron’s illness, associates informed the Register. He was positioned beneath non permanent guardianship after his debilitating stroke, in response to the Des Moines Register.
A reason behind dying has not been launched.
What was Mike Wolfe’s response to ‘American Pickers’ co-star Frank Fritz’s dying?
Co-star Mike Wolfe introduced Fritz’s dying Tuesday on an Instagram put up saying he had recognized Fritz for half of his life.
“What you’ve seen on TV has at all times been what I’ve seen, a dreamer who was simply as delicate as he was humorous,” Wolfe mentioned within the put up. “The identical off digicam as he was on, Frank had a means of reaching the hearts of so many by simply being himself.”
The present aired in 2010, and the 2 would drive across the nation on small-town Essential Streets looking for uncommon antiques.
“We’ve been on numerous journeys and shared so many miles and I really feel blessed that I used to be there by his aspect when he took one final journey house,” Fritz mentioned. “I like you buddy and can miss you a lot I do know you are in a greater place”
The co-stars reunited in June 2023 following Fritz’s stroke.
From November 2023:Frank Fritz, of ‘American Pickers,’ loved his first night time out since having a stroke
The place was Frank Fritz from?
Fritz is from Davenport, Iowa, roughly 24 minutes south of the primary “American Pickers” retailer, Vintage Archaeology.
The place is the ‘American Pickers’ store positioned?
The unique, Vintage Archaeology is positioned at 115½ Davenport St. in LeClaire, Iowa. The “American Pickers” additionally has one other retailer location in Nashville, Tennessee in addition to a motor retailer in Columbia, Tennessee, in response to its web site.
Kate Kealey is a common project reporter for the Des Moines Register. Attain her at kkealey@registermedia.com or comply with her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.