Frank Fritz, the well-known television personality, faced personal challenges, including a turbulent divorce and health issues. His relationship with longtime partner Diann Bankson ended amid allegations of infidelity. Following the breakup, Fritz struggled with alcoholism, leading to unemployment and health risks.

Fritz attributed his weight loss to coping with the breakup, revealing that he turned to alcohol to numb the pain. The divorce also had professional repercussions, as he ceased hosting “American Pickers” on the History Channel after March 2020. Health problems, including back surgery, kept him away from the show, and despite expressing his desire to return, there were no definite plans for his comeback.

Tragically, Fritz suffered a stroke on July 4, 2022, leading to hospitalization. His rehabilitation did not progress as expected, resulting in guardianship and placement in a nursing home. A friend was appointed as his guardian, with a bank managing his finances as conservator. Documents revealed Fritz’s deteriorating condition, preventing him from making essential decisions about his affairs. The guardian must oversee his well-being until he is capable of seeking treatment and making independent decisions.