‘American Pickers’ star Mike Wolfe says he held Frank Fritz’s hand when late co-star ‘took his last breath’

Mike Wolfe, star of “American Pickers,” shared the emotional details of his final moments with his late co-star Frank Fritz before his passing.

Wolfe and Fritz, who had been friends since childhood and co-hosted the History Channel series for 10 years, had a falling-out during the show’s 21st season in 2020. However, they were able to reconcile before Fritz’s death at the age of 60 in September.

In an interview with People magazine, Wolfe revealed that he rushed to be with Fritz before he passed away, holding his hand and comforting him in his final moments.

Wolfe shared that he reassured Fritz of his love and care for him, urging him to find peace with his late mother. The two had a deep bond that had spanned decades, from their middle school days in Iowa to the success of “American Pickers.”

Despite the challenges and rumors of a feud between them, Wolfe and Fritz remained close friends. Wolfe tried to help Fritz overcome his addiction struggles, staging interventions and encouraging him to seek rehab.

After Fritz’s departure from the show due to his health issues, Wolfe continued to host “American Pickers” alone, feeling the absence of his longtime co-star deeply. Despite the pain of losing Fritz, Wolfe never gave up on their friendship and memories shared over the years.