Frank Fritz, the "American Picker," claims that he is recovering from a stroke. This week, Fritz, 58, of Davenport,

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sent a message via a verified lifelong buddy. The friend requested anonymity since she doesn't

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want to be contacted by the general public. He continues to improve every day and is very determined,

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she said, adding that he would like for everyone to know this. "He is definitely improving every day," someone said.

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The executive producer and creator of "American Pickers," Mike Wolfe, made a public announcement about

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Fritz's stroke in July. For the first ten years of the show, Fritz was Wolfe's co-star; however, Fritz quit the

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well-liked History channel programme last year. Frank is appreciative of all the prayers and well wishes, according to

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his pal, even though he wasn't ready for his situation to be made public at the time. "He is urging his followers

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to support him financially or by adopting a pet from the Scott County Humane Society, as he will soon adopt a cat,

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as he is on the road to recovery. He has a strong commitment to this institution." Once more.

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