American Pickers star Mike Wolfe admits its hard to talk about late Frank Fritz: He is with us in spirit on set
Mike Wolfe is remembering Frank Fritz, one piece at a time.The collectibles experts were best friends since middle school before bringing the iconic History Channel show “American Pickers” to life in 2010.Wolfe, 60, and Fritz co-hosted the long-running series that saw the pair travel across America in search of rare artifacts.In September, Fritz died at age 60 as a result of “late sequela of cerebral infarction,” also known as a stroke.
He was hospitalized for a stroke two years before his passing.He also suffered from numerous health issues, including back surgery and Crohn’s disease.Six months later, Wolfe is detailing the touching way he keeps the beloved reality star’s memory alive.“Everyday we think about Frank on set.
He was such a big part of the show,” he exclusively told The Post at the red carpet premiere for the new Western “Day of Reckoning.”“He was my friend since 8th grade.And a lot of times when we are traveling through a property there are so many things that capture our attention that connect us to him.
It’s kind of hard to talk about because it’s so fresh, but he is with us in spirit every single day.”Following Fritz’s death, Wolfe penned a beautiful Instagram tribute to the late star.“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,” he wrote in part.“The same off camera as he was on, Frank had a way of reaching the hearts of so many by just being himself.”Wolfe concluded, “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.”Fritz stopped appearing on the show during Season 21 in 2020, and he was later replaced by Rob Wolfe, Wolfe’s brother.The pair had a falling out, but ultimately reconciled in 2023 before Fritz’s death...