Late “American Pickers” star Frank Fritz died from a stroke, TMZ has learned … this according to officials.
According to Frank’s death certificate, obtained by TMZ, the immediate cause of death is “late sequela of cerebral infarction” … medical jargon for a stroke.
The document says Frank’s fatal stroke was a result of cerebral vascular disease … a condition that affects blood flow and blood vessels in the brain.
Frank also suffered from aortic stenosis — a chronic condition that makes it difficult for blood to flow from the heart to the rest of the body — and COPD … according to the certificate, with both conditions playing a role in his death.
As we reported … Frank died Sept. 30 in a hospice facility in the Midwest, surrounded by friends, including his longtime “American Pickers” costar Mike Wolfe.
Frank’s rep previously told us he died from the effects of a stroke he had several years ago … and that’s confirmed in the death certificate.
The documents also say the official time of death was 8:50 PM, the manner of death was natural and his body has since been cremated.
Frank was 60.
RIP