For years, Frank Fritz and Mike Wolfe, co-hosts of American Pickers, have been embroiled in a very public feud. However, despite the ongoing drama, the two friends, who starred in the History Channel series for 10 years together and had known each other for more than 40 years, repaired their relationship before Fritz’s death.
On Tuesday, Wolff shared the news of Fritz’s death on Instagram, noting that he was “blessed” to be able to “be by his side when he made his final trip home.”
“It is with a broken heart that I share with you all that Frank passed away last night,” Wolfe said books. “I’ve known Frank for more than half my life and what I saw on TV was always what I saw, a dreamer who was as sensitive as he was funny. The same as he was off camera, Frank had a way of reaching the hearts of many by being himself.”
‘American Pickers’ star Frank Fritz has died at the age of 60
The duo first starred in the 2010 film “American Pickers.” (Getty Images)
He continued: “Who would have dreamed that we would share the cockpit of a white cargo truck in front of millions of people interested in our adventures?” “Before the show, we would set off together to places we never knew existed without any destination in mind, just a shared passion to discover something interesting and historical.”
“We have taken countless trips and shared many miles and I feel blessed to have been there by his side when he made one last trip home,” he concluded. “I love you my friend and I will miss you so much and I know you are in a better place.”
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according to TMZFritz was surrounded by friends, including Wolf, at the time of his death.
The pair haven’t been seen together in years, since Fritz suddenly stopped appearing on “American Pickers” in 2020. However, according to an unnamed friend, the two reportedly managed to bury the hatchet last year.
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“Mike had been wanting to see Frank for some time,” the friend told The Associated Press. Quad City Times. “Frank just felt like seeing him. That was Frank’s request to see Mike.”
“They were both crying. They were both crying,” she said. “Mike talked about how nervous they were going up against David Letterman, which was one of their first big appearances. … They talked about old times, how things started and the impact it had on the world. There were tears flowing on both sides.”
Fritz stopped appearing in the series around 2020. (Getty Images)
“They were not disputing,” the friend added. “They needed to separate to appreciate each other.”
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Representatives for Fritz Wolf did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
The rumored feud dates back to 2020 when the very charismatic Fritz suddenly stopped appearing on the beloved series.
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“I haven’t talked to Mike in two years,” Fritz said. The sun In 2021. “He knew my back was bad, but he didn’t call me and ask how I was doing. That’s just the way it is.”
The duo has been very open about their public disagreement. (Getty Images)
“The show is leaning towards it [Wolfe] 1,000%. I can’t even stoop this low to show you how much. …I think Mike wants to bring his brother Robbie in there to replace me. I don’t know why he behaves like this to me. You can’t put two people in a truck and get the chemistry that you get from me and Mike. We have known each other for about 40 years. We can finish each other’s sentences. “When everyone gets along and there’s no drama, he and I are very good together.”
One year later, Wolf addressed the allegations on Instagram.
“I have known Frank for a long time, he was like a brother to me,” he wrote. “The trip Frank took, Danny [Colby] I started in 2009 and like all life, it has come with its ups and downs, blessings and challenges, but it has also been the most rewarding.
He concluded: “I will miss Frank, as will all of you, and I pray for the best and all good things for him in the next part of his journey.”
Danielle Colby, who often appeared on the series with the duo, gave her two cents on Fritz’s exit at the time.
Fritz died on September 30 at the age of 60. (Getty Images)
“I’m really sad to lose Frank on the show.” he wrote on Instagram. “I am so saddened by his suffering. I have personally witnessed it all over the past decade. I have a lot of thoughts but I don’t talk about them because they are just my thoughts and not the gospel. I wish things were different but we must be responsible for our actions when we cause instability or pain and suffering.” to others.”
“Frank has caused himself so much pain that it’s been hard to watch. I really hope Frank receives all the help he needs to get healthy after years of illness. It’s not my place to speak ill of someone who needs help, so I’m going to get it,” Colby added. “I will keep my comments lighthearted, and send love to everyone.”
Wolf said the same year The sun“We all care about Frank, and we want him back on the show. I would love to talk to him again, and we would absolutely love to, but he just can’t do it right.”
Wolf said he was “blessed” to be by his friend’s side. (Getty Images)
“Frank personally goes through a lot of addiction,” he added. “It is unfortunate that he made decisions that made him the way he is now.”
The rift appeared to be at a standstill for a full year before Wolff announced that Fritz had suffered a stroke in 2022.
“I’ve been very private this past year about Frank’s life and the journey he’s been on,” Wolfe said He wrote at that time. “There have been a lot of opinions regarding my friendship, Frank and the show but now is not the time to set the record straight. Now is the time to pray for my friend.”
He added: “Frank had a stroke and is in the hospital. Please keep him in your hearts and thoughts. Frank, I pray more than anything that you make it through this okay.” “I love you, my friend.”
During their reunion in 2023, a friend told the Quad-City Times that Wolf expressed his gratitude to Fritz.
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He said to me: No one can replace you, Frank. It was Frank’s “uniquely funny personality” that made them fit so well together as a team, the friend said.
. “Professional creator. Lifelong thinker. Reader. Beer buff. Troublemaker. Evil problem solver.”