Frank Fritz has died: “American Pickers” star dies at the age of 60 | TV

Frank Fritz, who drove around the US on the reality show American Pickers looking for antiques and collectibles to buy and resell, has died.

He died Monday night at a hospice facility in Davenport, Iowa, said Annette Oberlander, a longtime friend. She said he was 60, not 58 as some websites and news sources said.

She said she was at his bedside, as was Mike Wolfe, who starred with Fritz on the History Channel show for more than a decade.

“Just as much behind the camera as in front of it, Frank had the opportunity to reach the hearts of so many just by being himself,” Wolfe said in an Instagram post mourning the loss of his friend.

Oberlander said Fritz suffered a stroke in 2022 and never fully recovered. She said a celebration of life will likely be held in the spring, which will include a motorcycle run.

“He was a passionate friend,” Oberlander said. “He leaves behind an incredible number of friendships because that was the most important thing to him. Lots of friendships. Close friendships.”