It has been over two months since American Pickers star Frank Fritz died at 60 after suffering from Crohn’s disease and coming down with a stroke two years ago. His two-decade run on the TV series ended in 2020 after he underwent back surgery and never returned.
Fans are looking back in time as they deal with the loss and his last-ever pick on the show is making many tear up. His final episode titled “Burlesque Queen” has resurfaced online thanks to a fan who uploaded it to YouTube.
What was Frank Fritz’s last pick on ‘American Pickers’?
Frank’s last episode aired during the early period of the pandemic lockdown. In it, he and Mike Wolfe explored an abandoned Marina in Kansas City, Missouri. With his prowess and mastery of bargaining, Frank found valuable items worth thousands of dollars.
He got an old Philips 66 sign with a classic Kawasaki motorcycle, an old Mercury outboard motor logo sign, and a grandfather clock. “The late Frank Fritz dedicated his life to ‘picking’ through piles of dusty Americana in search of one-of-a-kind treasures,” the video description read.
Fans react to Frank Fritz’s final pick on ‘American Pickers’
Fans relished Frank’s last episode, gushing about his passion for antiques and collectibles in the comments. “Frank! I’m drinking a cold one in your honor, man. His passion for antique toys and motorcycles really moved me. Frank Fritz is a Light of Inspiration! Shine in Peace, Frank! You are an Antique Star,” someone exclaimed.
Another shared their encounter with the late TV star in 2008, saying he once showed up at his door with a white van to buy old stuff. “He was paying good for everything… it seems like he didn’t want to be cheap. We got 4880 dollars that afternoon the money we needed! What an amazing GUY!!” they recalled.