Frank Fritz dead at 60: American Pickers star passes away two years after suffering from a stroke

Former American Pickers star Frank Fritz has died at the age of 60, according to his family.

Fritz, part of the original series' duo, had seen his health gradually deteriorate since he left the show in 2021. 

The reality star suffered a stroke in the next year but his cause of death remains unclear. 

'This is a very tough announcement to make Frank passed away last night around 7:30 he was surrounded by myself, Mike Wolfe made a high speed to get back here from Nashville and other friends,' read a post on Fritz' Facebook account on Tuesday.

'Please understand this is a very rough time for us. Including Mike so be kind as we are trying to figure out how to cope with this. Thank you all for your love and support through the years.'

Fritz' former co-star Mike Wolfe also confirmed his death on Tuesday.

'It’s with a broken heart that I share with all of you that Frank passed away last night,' Wolfe wrote on Instagram.

'We’ve been on countless trips and shared so many miles and I feel blessed that I was there by his side when he took one last journey home. I love you buddy and will miss you so much I know your in a better place.' 

Rumors about Fritz' death circulated on social media earlier this year, with his friend denying the claims.

Fritz' co-star Danielle Colby also posed a tribute for the late star.

'Frank, I will miss your ability to make everyone laugh, your love for talking tattoos, your epic collections but what I will miss the most are those little glimpses of vulnerability from time to time,' Colby wrote.

'Frank, you loved your cat and your momma and we bonded on those things. You will be missed for all of these reasons and so many more. Rest in Peace Road Dog.'

American Pickers debuted on History Channel in 2010, following Frank, Mike, and their co-worker, Danielle Colby-Cushman, who run an antique store in Iowa.

Frank and Mike traveled the country in search of all sorts of collectibles from collectors of all kind.

It was revealed in June 2021 that Frank was leaving the show, as a culmination of many health problems, including a back surgery and suffering from Crohn's Disease.