FRANK FRITZ, BELOVED ‘AMERICAN PICKERS’ CO-HOST, DIES AT 58
Frank Fritz, co-host of History Channel’s *American Pickers*, passed away at 58 . His friend and co-star Mike Wolfe shared the news, remembering their shared adventures. Fritz left the show in 2020 due to health issues and suffered a stroke in 2022. His legacy of preserving history and antiques touched millions.
“Frank filmed ‘American Pickers’ for over a decade. We will always remember ‘the bearded charmer’ and his never-ending search for vintage motorcycles and bikes,” The History Channel and ‘American Pickers” production company Cineflix Production said in a joint statement. “Our thoughts are with Frank’s loved ones during this difficult time. He will be deeply missed.”
In addition to co-hosting “American Pickers,” Fritz also appeared in episodes of other History Channel shows such as “Pawn Stars.” He also lent his voice to an episode of the Seth MacFarlane animated comedy “American Dad” in 2017.
“Frank Fritz was a an exceptional human being,” wrote Bill Stankey of Fritz’s management team Westport Entertainment. “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. He was the anchor of American Pickers. He will be missed by his friends, family and fans.
