Frank Fritz of 'American Pickers' Lost Will to Live Before Passing

The beloved TV star struggled with health issues and a desire to return to the show before his death at 60.

Frank Fritz, former co-star of 'American Pickers,' passed away on September 30 at age 60 due to complications from a stroke.
Fritz had been dealing with significant health challenges, including Crohn's disease and a debilitating stroke in July 2022 that left him bedridden.
Despite a previous falling out, Mike Wolfe, Fritz's co-star, expressed his deep friendship and visited Fritz during his final days.
Fritz's friend Jerry Gendreau revealed that the star had lost the will to live, feeling frustrated by his health limitations and inability to communicate effectively.
Fans and colleagues honored Fritz's legacy with a marathon of his best episodes on the History Channel, and Wolfe dedicated the latest season of 'American Pickers' to him.