American Pickers star Frank Fritz suffers a stroke'

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Former American Pickers star Frank Fritz has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke.The 56-year-old reality star has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke, it was revealed by his former American Pickers co-star Mike Wolfe.While no specifics were given about his condition, Wolfe asked fans of the History Channel series to 'keep him in your hearts and thoughts.' Hospital:Former American Pickers star Frank Fritz has been hospitalized after suffering a strokeFritz and Wolfe had starred on American Pickers since it debuted in 2010, though fans were surprised last July when it was announced he was leaving the show.Wolfe hasn't spoken about Fritz's departure since then, though he acknowledged there has been much speculation about their friendship since then in an Instagram message on Thursday afternoon, which featured a smiling photo of Fritz. 'I have been very private in the past year in regards to Franks life and the journey he’s been on,' Wolfe began.

Leaving:Fritz and Wolfe had starred on American Pickers since it debuted in 2010, though fans were surprised last July when it was announced he was leaving the show'There has been lots of opinions in regards to mine and Frank’s friendship and the show but now is not the time to set the record straight.

Now is the time to pray for my friend,' he added.'Frank has suffered a stroke and is in the hospital. Please keep him in your hearts and thoughts,' Wolfe said, before concluding with a direct message to Fritz.'Frank I pray more than anything that you make it through this okay.

I love you buddy,' Wolfe concluded. Opinion:'There has been lots of opinions in regards to mine and Frank’s friendship and the show but now is not the time to set the record straight.