The cause of Frank Fritz’s death has been revealed. The American Pickers star died on September 30 at the age of 60.
According to his death certificate, he suffered from a cerebral infarction, which is a type of stroke.
According to the University of Michigan Health, this condition affects the blood flow in the brain and can lead to other health issues.
He also had a condition known as aortic stenosis, which can restrict the amount of blood that flows from the heart to the body. COPD is a type of pulmonary disease that attacks the airways and makes it hard for one to breathe.
According to the official document, these conditions also contributed to the actor’s death. Mike Wolfe, his co-star on American Pickers, announced the sad news about his friend’s passing on Instagram.
For over half of his life, I have known Frank, and what you’ll see on TV will always be what he was like. He was a dreamer whose sensitive nature and sense of humor will be missed. Two years before he died, he was hospitalized due to a stroke.
According to Wolfe, before the show started, they would often take off together to explore new places. They would also frequently visit each other’s homes and travel across the country. In his post, the actor stated that he felt blessed to be his friend’s companion during his final journey.
In his post, Wolfe wrote that he would miss his friend very much and that he was in a better place now. The two men were known for their show American Pickers, which premiered on the History Channel in 2010.
They traveled the country looking for relics and antiques that would be sold in various stores. In a statement, the network and the producers of the show said they were sad to hear about the death of Frank Fritz.
The producers of American Pickers released a statement about the actor, stating that they will remember him for his passion for collecting and for his unique sense of humor. They also stated that they will miss him deeply. In July 2022, Wolfe posted a picture of him and his friend following the actor’s stroke.
In his post, Wolfe stated that he had been very private about the details of Frank’s life and the show American Pickers. He also asked that people pray for his friend. He noted that his friend was in the hospital due to a stroke.
Wolfe continued to ask that people pray for the actor. He also stated that he would love for Frank to get through this difficult time. He then went on to say that he would do everything in his power to help his friend. Fritz was last seen on American Pickers in Season 21. His replacement was Wolfe’s brother Rob.