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TV star Frank Fritz<\/a> <\/strong>has passed away, leaving behind many grieving his loss. According to multiple reports, he died at the age of 60 on Monday, September 30, 2024. His co-star Mike Wolfe<\/strong> announced his passing on Instagram<\/a> the following day, saying,\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s with a broken heart that I share with all of you that Frank passed away last night. I\u2019ve known Frank for more then half my life and what you\u2019ve seen on TV has always been what I have seen, a dreamer who was just as sensitive as he was funny.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As news of his death spread, many began wondering about the cause. To learn more about the late reality star\u2019s passing, keep reading.<\/p>\n Frank Fritz was born in Davenport, Iowa, and gained fame through American Pickers<\/em>,\u00a0a show he co-hosted with Mike Wolfe starting in 2010. The premise of the show involves \u201c<\/span>Mike [Wolfe] and Frank are pickers that travel the country and literally would go anywhere just for the prospects of finding antique gold. With the assistance of Danielle they often find themselves in a comedic pickle,\u201da<\/span>ccording to IMDb<\/a><\/em>. They were joined by Danielle Colby<\/strong>, who also formed part of the cast. Frank remained a regular on the show until 2021 when he took time off to focus on his health.<\/p>\n The exact cause of Frank\u2019s death has not yet been made public.<\/p>\n Frank\u2019s death comes two years after he suffered a stroke in October 2022, which had a lasting impact on his life. During this period, rumors circulated about a possible feud between Frank and Mike, but Mike took to social media<\/a> to dispel the gossip and announce Frank\u2019s stroke.\u00a0\u201cI have been very private in the past year in regards to Frank\u2019s life and the journey he\u2019s been on,\u201d He added, \u201cThere has been lots of opinions in regards to mine and Frank\u2019s friendship and the show but now is not the time to set the record straight. Now is the time to pray for my friend.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n
Who Was Frank Fritz?<\/h2>\n
How Did Frank Fritz Die?<\/h2>\n
Frank Fritz\u2019s Health Struggles<\/h2>\n