Former American Pickers host Frank Fritz died this week aged 60 following years of deteriorating health.
The antiques expert starred on the show from its launch in 2010 alongside co-host Mike Wolfe, before exiting in 2021 due to his health issues.
Together, Fritz and Wolfe traveled the United States in search of rare and interesting antiques and collectibles.
Some of their best finds ranged from Star Wars memorabilia to an elephant’s head and classic cars and motorcycles.
In their highest rated episode ever, Fritz discovered a set of old Laurel and Hardy masks tucked away in an old California dance hall.
Former American Pickers host Frank Fritz (pictured) died this week aged 60, but he leaves behind a trove of incredible picks from the hit History Channel series
Laurel and Hardy were a slapstick comedy duo who were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. The episode featuring their masks drew over five million viewers for the History Channel show.
In another episode, Fritz found the original Yoda prototypes from the first ever Star Wars film.
The ultra rare items were discovered in a woman’s movie memorabilia collection, with Fritz eventually forking out $6,250 for the prototype.
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