American Pickers star Frank Fritzs cause of death revealed

“American Pickers” star Frank Fritz’s cause of death has been released.The reality star, who passed away at age 60 on Sept.30, died from “late sequela of cerebral infarction,” according to Fritz’s death certificate, obtained by TMZ.

The condition is more commonly known as a stroke.Fritz’s death certificate also states that his stroke was brought on by cerebral vascular disease, a group of conditions that affect blood flow and the blood vessels in the brain, according to University of Michigan Health.The reality TV star also had aortic stenosis, a chronic condition that can constrict the amount of blood flowing from the heart to the rest of the body, and COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a condition caused by damage to the airways or other parts of the lung that blocks airflow and makes it hard to breathe.Both of these conditions contributed to Fritz’s death, per the official document.

Fritz’s co-star and friend Mike Wolfe announced the History Channel alum’s shocking death on social media Tuesday, Oct.1.“It’s with a broken heart that I share with all of you that Frank passed away last night,” he wrote on Instagram. “I’ve [known] Frank for more then 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.”Fritz was hospitalized for a stroke two years before his death. “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,” added Wolfe, 60. “We’ve been on countless trips and shared so many miles.”The star concluded his post by writing, “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 you’re in a better place...