In March 2020, Fritz made his last appearance on American Pickers. He did not come back to the program after that.
Robbie Wolfe, Mike’s brother, took his position. Even though the program is now in its 25th season, many viewers found it difficult to continue watching following Fritz’s departure.
Mike Wolfe posted an homage to his late co-star and shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, October 1.
“It’s with a broken heart that I share with all of you that Frank passed away last night,” Wolfe said in a letter.
Wolfe went on in the heartfelt homage, “I’ve [known] Frank for more [than] half my life and what you’ve seen on TV has always been what.
