Tragedy in the world of show business: television star Frank Fritz has passed away
1 october 2024 в 21:37
Television star Frank Fritz has passed away, leaving many in mourning over his loss. According to numerous reports, he died at the age of 60 on Monday, September 30, 2024. His show partner Mike Wolfe announced his passing on Instagram the following day, stating: «With a heavy heart, I share with you that Frank passed away last night. I have known Frank for more than half of my life, and what you saw on television was always the same as I saw him, a dreamer who was as sensitive as he was funny».
As news of his death spread, many wondered about the cause. To learn more about the late reality show star’s passing, keep reading.
Frank Fritz was born in Davenport, Iowa, and became known for the show «American Pickers», - which he co-hosted with Mike Wolfe starting in 2010. The show follows «Mike and Frank — pickers who travel the country and are literally willing to go anywhere for the find of antique gold. With Danielle, they often find themselves in comedic predicaments», - according to IMDb. Danielle Colby also joined them as part of the cast. Frank remained a regular on the show until 2021, when he took a break to focus on his health.
The exact cause of Frank’s death has not been disclosed.
Frank’s death occurred two years after a stroke he suffered in October 2022, which had a long-term impact on his life. During this time, there were rumors of possible animosity between Frank and Mike, but Mike took to social media to dispel the rumors and announce Frank’s stroke. «I was very quiet last year about Frank’s life and the path he was on», - he added, «There were many opinions about our friendship with Frank and the show, but now is not the time to clarify the situation. Now is the time to pray for my friend»
As news of his death spread, many wondered about the cause. To learn more about the late reality show star’s passing, keep reading.
Frank Fritz was born in Davenport, Iowa, and became known for the show «American Pickers», - which he co-hosted with Mike Wolfe starting in 2010. The show follows «Mike and Frank — pickers who travel the country and are literally willing to go anywhere for the find of antique gold. With Danielle, they often find themselves in comedic predicaments», - according to IMDb. Danielle Colby also joined them as part of the cast. Frank remained a regular on the show until 2021, when he took a break to focus on his health.
The exact cause of Frank’s death has not been disclosed.
Frank’s death occurred two years after a stroke he suffered in October 2022, which had a long-term impact on his life. During this time, there were rumors of possible animosity between Frank and Mike, but Mike took to social media to dispel the rumors and announce Frank’s stroke. «I was very quiet last year about Frank’s life and the path he was on», - he added, «There were many opinions about our friendship with Frank and the show, but now is not the time to clarify the situation. Now is the time to pray for my friend»
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