'American Pickers' star Frank Fitz hospitalized after suffering stroke

Fitz’s former co-host, Mike Wolfe, took to Instagram on Thursday to announce the news.

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"I have been very private in the past year in regards to Franks life and the journey he's been on.”

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“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.”

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“Now is the time to pray for my friend," Wolfe said these in his instagram post

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"Frank has suffered a stroke and is in the hospital. Please keep him in your hearts and thoughts.”

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Wolfe continued: "Frank I pray more than anything that you make it through this okay.”

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