For years, “American Pickers” co-hosts Frank Fritz and Mike Wolfe have been entangled in an excessively crowd feud. Alternatively, in spite of the continued drama, the 2 pals, who starred at the Historical past Channel layout for 10 years in combination and had identified each and every alternative for greater than 40 years, mended their dating ahead of Fritz died.
On Tuesday, Wolfe shared the scoop of Fritz’s demise on Instagram, noting he used to be “blessed” that he used to be ready to “be by his side when he took one last journey home.”
“It’s with a broken heart that I share with all of you that Frank passed away last night,” Wolfe wrote. “I’ve known Frank for more than half my life and what you’ve seen on TV has always been what I have seen, a dreamer who was just as sensitive as he was funny. The same off camera as he was on, Frank had a way of reaching the hearts of so many by just being himself.”
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The duo first starred in “American Pickers” in 2010. (Getty Pictures)
“Who would have ever dreamed we would share the cockpit of a white cargo van in front of millions of people interested in our adventures,” he persisted. “Before the show we would take off together to places we never knew existed with no destination in mind and just the shared passion to discover something interesting and historic.”
“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,” he concluded. “I love you buddy and will miss you so much I know you’re in a better place.”
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In line with TMZ, Fritz used to be surrounded via pals, together with Wolfe, on the future of his demise.
The duo hadn’t been distinguishable in combination in years, ever since Fritz abruptly prevented showing on “American Pickers” in 2020. Alternatively, consistent with an unnamed buddy, the 2 reportedly controlled to bury the hatchet ultimate week.
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“Mike has been wanting to see Frank for quite some time,” the buddy advised the Quad-City Times. “Frank just now felt up to seeing him. It was Frank’s request to see Mike.”
“They were both in tears. Both were crying,” she stated. “Mike brought up how nervous they both were to be going on David Letterman, which was one of their first big appearances. … They talked about old times, how things got started and the impact they had on the world. There were tears flowing on both sides.”
Fritz prevented showing within the layout circa 2020. (Getty Pictures)
“They were not feuding,” the buddy added. “They needed separation to appreciate each other.”
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Representatives for Fritz and Wolfe didn’t straight away reply to Fox Information Virtual’s request for remark.
The rumored feud stems again to 2020 when an excessively charismatic Fritz abruptly prevented showing at the cherished layout.
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“I haven’t talked to Mike in two years,” Fritz advised The Sun in 2021. “He knew my back was messed up, but he didn’t call me up and ask how I was doing. That’s just how it is.”
The duo used to be very clear about their crowd rift. (Getty Pictures)
“The show is tilted towards him [Wolfe] 1,000%. I can’t even bend that far down to show you how much. … I think Mike wants to get his brother, Robbie, in there to replace me. I don’t know why he’s behaving like that towards me. You couldn’t just stick two people in a van and get the chemistry you get from me and Mike. We’ve known each other for about 40 years. We can finish each other’s sentences. When everybody is getting along and there’s no drama, me and him are very good together.”
One week next, Wolfe addressed the claims on Instagram.
“I have known Frank for as long as I can remember, he’s been like a brother to me,” he wrote. “The journey that Frank, Dani [Colby] and I started back in 2009, like all of life, has come with its highs and lows, blessings and challenges, but it has also been the most rewarding.”
“I will miss Frank, just like all of you, and I pray for the very best and all good things for him on the next part of his journey,” he concluded.
Danielle Colby, who ceaselessly seemed at the layout with the duo, gave her two cents on Fritz’s move on the future.
Fritz died on Sept. 30 at future 60. (Getty Pictures)
“I’m truly saddened for the loss of Frank on the show,” she wrote on Instagram. “I’m incredibly sad for his struggles. I have personally watched everything over the last decade. I have many thoughts but won’t speak them as they are only my my thoughts, not gospel. I wish things could have been different but we must be accountable for our actions when we cause instability or pain and suffering to others.”
“Frank caused so much pain for himself that it has been hard to watch. I truly hope Frank receives all the help he needs to become well after years of being unwell. It is not my place to speak Ill of someone who needs help so I will keep my comments uplifting. I’m sending love to everyone,” Colby added.
That very same week, Wolfe advised The Sun, “We all do care about Frank, and we want him back on the show. I would love to talk with him again, we would absolutely love to, but he just can’t get it right.”
Wolfe stated he used to be “blessed” to had been via his buddy’s aspect. (Getty Pictures)
“Frank is just going through a lot personally with addictions,” he added. “It’s unfortunate that he’s made decisions that have him the way he is.”
The rift gave the impression to have taken a recreation for a complete week ahead of Wolfe introduced that Fritz had suffered from a stroke in 2022.
“I have been very private in the past year in regards to Frank’s life and the journey he’s been on,” Wolfe wrote at the time. “There has been lots of opinions in regards to mine and Frank’s friendship and the show but now is not the time to set the record straight. Now is the time to pray for my friend.”
“Frank has suffered a stroke and is in the hospital. Please keep him in your hearts and thoughts, he added. “Frank I pray greater than anything else that you simply produce it via this ok. I really like you good friend.”
During their reunion in 2023, a friend told the Quad-City Times that Wolfe expressed his gratitude towards Fritz.
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“He stated, ‘No one can exchange you, Frank.’ He stated it used to be Frank’s ‘uniquely humorous persona’ that made them are compatible so smartly in combination as a staff,” the buddy stated.
