Frank Fritz’s best finds on American Pickers after host dies aged 60
Former American Pickers host Frank Fritz died this week at the age of 60 after years of declining health.
The antiques expert starred in the show since its launch in 2010, alongside co-host Mike Wolfe, before quitting in 2021 due to his health issues.
Together, Fritz and Wolfe traveled across 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 head and classic cars and motorcycles.
Former American Pickers host Frank Fritz (pictured) died this week at age 60, but he leaves behind a wealth of incredible picks from the hit History Channel series
Laurel and Hardy masks
In their highest-rated episode ever, Fritz discovered a set of old Laurel and Hardy masks hidden away in an old dance hall in California.
Laurel and Hardy were a slapstick comedy duo popular in the 1930s and 1940s.
The episode with their masks attracted more than five million viewers for the History Channel show.
Yoda prototypes
In another episode, Fritz found the original Yoda prototypes from the very first Star Wars movie.
The extremely rare items were discovered in a woman’s movie memorabilia collection, and to find out more about them, Fritz called Mario Chiodo, the original creator of the prototype.
After discussing things with Chiodo, the Pickers ended up paying $6,250 for one.
The head of an elephant
One of the strangest and most memorable items from the series was an elephant head worth $9,500.
While negotiating to purchase the item, the Pickers discover that rock star Jack White is also interested in the head.
They eventually come to an agreement with White, working out a deal to take cash and some antiquities from White so he can get his head.