American Pickers’ Frank Fritz PISSED With Mike Wolfe For Leaking His Medical Condition After Suffering A Stroke
American Pickers’ Frank Fritz PISSED With Mike Wolfe For Leaking His Medical Condition After Suffering A Stroke
American Pickers alum Frank Fritz was hospitalized for suffering a stroke after a friend found him on the floor of his home.
A close friend of the 58-year-old shared an update on Frank Fritz’ condition in an interview with the Quad-City Times, the source revealed that Frank is slowly recovering, and his health is improving daily.
“He would like everyone to know he continues to get better every day and is very determined,” the friend told the publication.
“He really is getting better every single day,” she added.
Additionally, the friend hinted that Frank was not upset that his private medical condition was leaked to the public.
“While Frank was not prepared at the time for his condition to be published, he is grateful for all the prayers and well wishes,” she concluded.
The public was first notified about Frank’s stroke by his former American Pickers co-host, Mike Wolfe, 58, who took to social media to reveal his estranged friend’s medical condition.
In a lengthy statement on Instagram, Mike wrote: “I have been very private in the past year in regards to Frank’s life and the journey he’s been on. There have been lots of opinions in regards to mine and Frank’s friendship and the show but now is not the time to set the record straight. Now is the time to pray for my friend.
“Frank has suffered a stroke and is in the hospital. Please keep him in your hearts and thoughts.”
He concluded: “Frank, I pray more than anything that you make it through this okay. I love you, buddy.”
Fans commented their best wishes for Frank’s quick recovery.
“Prayers to a full recovery!” wrote one.
Another shared: “I’m so sorry to hear this, and I hope the two of you were able to heal old wounds.”
A third added: “Oh my god, no! He’ll pull through.”
Frank’s father, Bill Fritz, exclusively told The Sun that his son is in “stable” condition.
When Frank Fritz was fired from the show back in 2020, Mike Wolfe was the one who publicly spilled the tea that his former co-star’s exit from the show in July 2021.
In a statement, executive producer and head antique “picker” Mike Wolfe said: “I have known Frank for as long as I can remember, he’s been like a brother to me. The journey that Frank, Dani (Danielle), and I started back in 2009, like all of life, has come with its highs and lows, blessings and challenges, but it has also been the most rewarding. I will miss Frank, just like all of you, and I pray for the very best and all good things for him on the next part of his journey.”
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