American Pickers star Mike Wolfe hugs friend in emotional moment as he works on Iowa home after Frank Fritz’s death [Video]

AMERICAN Pickers star Mike Wolfe has been surrounded by loved ones in the days after the passing of his longtime friend and costar Frank Fritz.

Frank passed away just days before his 61st birthday on September 30, as he was unable to recover from a stroke he suffered in July 2022.

Mike Wolfe seen outside of his vacation rental in Le Claire, Iowa on October 3Credit: Matt Symons for The US Sun

Mike Wolfe hugging one of his workersCredit: Matt Symons for The US Sun

The outing comes after Mike’s longtime costar and friend Frank Fritz passed away on September 30Credit: Rex

The U.S. Sun has obtained exclusive photos of Mike, 60, working on his Two Lanes Guesthouse in Le Claire, Iowa on October 3.

In the photos, Mike could be seen working on the vacation rental, which he has been restoring ahead of opening the property up for fans to rent out.

In one of the photos, Mike could be seen …