KEEP OUT! American Pickers’ Frank Fritz adds gate & ‘no trespassing’ sign outside his $155K Iowa home after he’s death

Frank Fritz lives a quiet life in his Iowa hometownCredit: Coleman-Rayner

In the last year, Frank added a gate and ‘no trespassing sign to his propertyCredit: Matthew Symons for The US Sun

The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal Frank has become more reclusive in the last year, as photos reveal he added a gate and “no trespassing sign” outside of his farm home.

A source told The U.S. Sun: “The fence was there, but the gate was always open. The trespassing sign is 100% new.”

Frank currently lives in his Iowa farmhouse that he bought for $155,000 back on May 14, 2010.

Frank Fritz’s property also has a shed, barn and warehouse that stores his motorcycle collection.

FRANK’S HEALTH BATTLE

Frank was not seen at his Iowa home this week, as he likely continues to recover from a stroke he suffered in July.

Frank was hospitalized for a stroke on July 14 after a friend found him on the floor of his Iowa home.

The U.S. Sun obtained the 911 call placed by Frank’s friend from the star’s Iowa farmhouse on July 14 just before 11am.

The friend said: “I just showed up at my friend’s house here and he was sprawled out on his floor. He can’t speak to me. He might be seizuring [sic] I’m not sure.”

Frank’s father, Bill Fritz, exclusively told The U.S. Sun that his son is in “stable” condition weeks after the hospitalization.

In an interview with the Quad-City Times, an insider revealed that Frank was on the mend, and his health was improving daily.

“He would like everyone to know he continues to get better every day and is very determined,” the friend told the publication.

“He really is getting better every single day,” she added.

The friend also alluded that Frank was not happy that his medical crisis was released to the public by his former friend and co-star, Mike Wolfe.

“While Frank was not prepared at the time for his condition to be published, he is grateful for all the prayers and well wishes,” she concluded.

Mike captioned an Instagram photo of the reality star soon after the stroke: “I have been very private in the past year in regards to Frank’s life and the journey he’s been on.

“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. Frank has suffered a stroke and is in the hospital.

“Please keep him in your hearts and thoughts. Frank I pray more than anything that you make it through this okay. I love you buddy.”

CO-STAR FEUD

The co-stars had been feuding, as Frank previously told The U.S. Sun of their falling out: “I haven’t talked to Mike in two years. He knew my back was messed up, but he didn’t call me up and ask how I was doing. That’s just how it is.

“The show is tilted towards him 1,000 percent. I can’t even bend that far down to show you how much.

“That’s fine. It’s like you’ve got Aerosmith and there’s Steven Tyler and he’s the front man. I found my spot, I’m second and he’s number one on the show. That’s no problem with me, maybe he does have a problem.”

Mike’s younger brother Robbie replaced the original cast member.

LIFE AFTER PICKERS

As The U.S. Sun reported, Frank last appeared on American Pickers during a March 2020 episode, as he took time off to recover from back surgery, which left him with 185 stitches and two rods in his spine.

During his time off the show, Frank lost 65 pounds.

He also told The U.S. Sun that he entered rehab for alcohol addiction in Iowa for 77 days.

Frank previously said: “I went to rehab and I’ve been sober now for 11 months.

“I didn’t like drinking anymore. My mom was an alcoholic and she died five years ago and it was alcohol-related. My grandfather was an alcoholic and he died. That didn’t sit well with me.”

Frank said of his time in treatment: “They gave me a lot of information and we were booked up for 13 or 14 hours a day. There was no sitting around watching TV or eating food. You were scheduled out for an hour, then an hour and half, all through the day.

“They really give you a lot of one-on-one time. I read 12 self-help books while I was there. I didn’t f**k around. I really got into it. I went there to learn and get the most out of it that I possibly could.

“I had a great time there and I helped other people who were having problems too. It’s one of the best things that have happened to me.”

Frank continued that he goes to meetings “twice a week” after the stint.

The former History Channel star said he would’ve been sober for a year if it weren’t for a relapse.

FRANK’S FIRING

Frank was open about wanting to return to American Pickers after his hiatus, as he said: “I’d still like to get back to my job, I miss my friends and my people and being on the road and meeting all those different characters.”

He currently owns Illinois antique shop Frank Fritz Finds.

The U.S. Sun previously reported Frank has thrown major shade at the show with the merchandise in his store.

In photos exclusively obtained by The U.S. Sun, Frank is selling shirts that read: “I want Frank back.”

American Pickers fans have been pleading for the return of the star, as many have even boycotted the show.

Frank’s farmhouse is worth $155,000Credit: Matthew Symons for The US Sun

He also has a barn and shed on the propertyCredit: Matthew Symons for The US Sun