By Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-manager Frank Bielec, a quirky interior designer who was a key part of the reality TV show Trading Spaces, has died at age 72.
His death was confirmed by his wife, who said he passed on Friday at a Houston, Texas hospital. Bielec was part of Trading Spaces between 2000 and 2008.
The show involved swapping houses between two homeowners, who then would work with a team of designers to revamp a room on a $1,000 budget.
Bielic’s funny, warm style was an instant hit with viewers. He began his career as an elementary school teacher, teaching art and social studies.
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