American Pickers" Co-Stars Frank Fritz and Mike Wolfe Reunite After Public Feud, Mending Relationship Before Fritz's Death

Despite a longstanding and public feud, "American Pickers" co-hosts Frank Fritz and Mike Wolfe reconciled before Fritz's passing, their friendship spanning over 40 years.

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For years, "American Pickers" co-hosts Frank Fritz and Mike Wolfe had been entangled in a very public feud. However, despite the ongoing drama, the two friends, who starred on the History Channel series for 10 years together and had known each other for more than 40 years, mended their relationship before Fritz died.

American Pickers" Co-Stars Frank Fritz and Mike Wolfe Reunite After Public Feud, Mending Relationship Before Fritz's Death

On Tuesday, Wolfe shared the news of Fritz's death on Instagram, noting he was "blessed" that he was able to "be by his side when he took one last journey home."

"It’s with a broken heart that I share with all of you that Frank passed away last night," Wolfe wrote. "I’ve known Frank for more than half my life and what you’ve seen on TV has always been what I have seen, a dreamer who was just as sensitive as he was funny. The same off camera as he was on, Frank had a way of reaching the hearts of so many by just being himself."

American Pickers" Co-Stars Frank Fritz and Mike Wolfe Reunite After Public Feud, Mending Relationship Before Fritz's Death

The duo first starred in "American Pickers" in 2010. (Getty Images)

"Who would have ever dreamed we would share the cockpit of a white cargo van in front of millions of people interested in our adventures," he continued. "Before the show we would take off together to places we never knew existed with no destination in mind and just the shared passion to discover something interesting and historic."

American Pickers" Co-Stars Frank Fritz and Mike Wolfe Reunite After Public Feud, Mending Relationship Before Fritz's Death

"We’ve been on countless trips and shared so many miles and I feel blessed that I was there by his side when he took one last journey home," he concluded. "I love you buddy and will miss you so much I know you're in a better place."

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American Pickers" Co-Stars Frank Fritz and Mike Wolfe Reunite After Public Feud, Mending Relationship Before Fritz's Death

According to TMZ, Fritz was surrounded by friends, including Wolfe, at the time of his death. The duo hadn't been seen together in years, ever since Fritz suddenly stopped appearing on "American Pickers" in 2020. However, according to an unnamed friend, the two reportedly managed to bury the hatchet last year.

"Mike has been wanting to see Frank for quite some time," the friend told the Quad-City Times. "Frank just now felt up to seeing him. It was Frank's request to see Mike."

American Pickers" Co-Stars Frank Fritz and Mike Wolfe Reunite After Public Feud, Mending Relationship Before Fritz's Death

"They were both in tears. Both were crying," she said. "Mike brought up how nervous they both were to be going on David Letterman, which was one of their first big appearances. … They talked about old times, how things got started and the impact they had on the world. There were tears flowing on both sides."

Fritz stopped appearing in the series circa 2020. (Getty Images)

"They were not feuding," the friend added. "They needed separation to appreciate each other."

Representatives for Fritz and Wolfe did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

The rumored feud stems back to 2020 when a very charismatic Fritz suddenly stopped appearing on the beloved series.

"I haven’t talked to Mike in two years," Fritz told The Sun in 2021. "He knew my back was messed up, but he didn’t call me up and ask how I was doing. That’s just how it is."

The duo was very open about their public rift. (Getty Images)

"The show is tilted towards him [Wolfe] 1,000%. I can’t even bend that far down to show you how much. … I think Mike wants to get his brother, Robbie, in there to replace me. I don’t know why he’s behaving like that towards me. You couldn’t just stick two people in a van and get the chemistry you get from me and Mike. We’ve known each other for about 40 years. We can finish each other’s sentences. When everybody is getting along and there’s no drama, me and him are very good together."

One year later, Wolfe addressed the claims on Instagram.

"I have known Frank for as long as I can remember, he’s been like a brother to me," he wrote. "The journey that Frank, Dani [Colby] 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," he concluded.

Danielle Colby, who often appeared on the series with the duo, gave her two cents on Fritz's exit at the time.