American Pickers: According to a health update provided by Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz is in

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need of some breathing room following a recent hospitalisation. In an interview with

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People published on Monday, Wolfe, who co-hosted History's reality series on antique hunting with Fritz,

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said it's vital for Fritz to maintain his privacy as he recovers. A Wolfe spokesperson told the site,

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"We asked that everyone remember Frank (in) their thoughts and prayers. The most crucial thing is that

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we give him the time and space he needs to heal. A Fritz spokesman was unable to provide USA TODAY

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with any updates on Fritz's health. Following a stroke, Fritz was admitted to the hospital, Wolfe wrote on

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Instagram on Thursday. Wolfe posted that "Frank has had a stroke and is in the hospital." "Please

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remember him in your thoughts and prayers. Frank I sincerely hope you get through this without incident.

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I cherish you, friend." The rumours of friction between Wolfe and Fritz, who stopped making appearances on

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"American Pickers" during Season 21, were also addressed by Wolfe. "In the past year,

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I have kept a pretty low profile when it comes to Frank's life and his path. Many people have expressed their

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feelings about the show and my friendship with Frank "Wolfe penned. "It's not the right moment to correct the record right now.

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