Mike Wolfe Reflects on Frank Fritz's Impact

Mike Wolfe, co-host of 'American Pickers', shared that he was with his longtime friend and former co-host Frank Fritz when he passed away on September 30 from complications following a stroke. Wolfe and Fritz, friends since middle school, co-hosted the show from 2010 to 2020 and reconciled after Fritz's stroke in 2022. Wolfe expressed gratitude for being with Fritz in his final moments, along with Fritz’s mother's best friend, and shared heartfelt words of love and forgiveness. Wolfe described Fritz as a sensitive, caring, and funny individual who supported the idea of 'American Pickers' from the start. Despite previous tensions, Wolfe emphasized their lifelong bond and the impact Fritz had on the show and their audience. Wolfe's reflections reveal a deep sense of loss but also a celebration of their friendship and Fritz’s legacy.