(FOX NEWS) – "We are saddened to share that our friend and
beloved member of The HISTORY Channel and ‘American
Pickers’ family, Frank Fritz, passed away Monday, September
30, following health battles. 

The History Channel and Cineflex Productions shared  in a
statement with Fox News Digital. "Frank filmed ‘American
Pickers’ for over a decade.

We will always remember ‘the bearded charmer’ and his never-
ending search for vintage motorcycles and bikes. Our thoughts
are with Frank’s loved ones during this difficult time. He will be
deeply missed."

His former co-star Mike Wolfe also posted about the "American
Pickers" star’s death on Instagram. He wrote, "It’s with a
broken heart that I share with all of you that Frank passed
away last night."

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz.