AMERICAN Pickers' Mike Wolfe has revealed that a notable star from the History Channel show has passed away.
The reality star took to Instagram to open up about a man named Bob Peterson, who had appeared on the series.
Alongside a clip of Bob's notable appearances on American Pickers, Mike wrote: "A few days ago we lost a man that we looked to as a mentor. Not just with mechanical things but in how we should live our lives.
"Bob was an example to us as someone that loved life and seized each day with so much passion. Always there to help with such conviction and of course humor. He was from an era that we can only romanticize about now."
Mike, 58, concluded: "My life and so many others lives were better with him in it… He will be greatly missed. I love you my friend."
Plenty of fans offered up kind words in response as one wrote: "So sorry for your loss. Loved when he was on the show."
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Another added: "Bob was cut from a different cloth. One of a kind and loved the craft. So sorry to hear Mike, my condolences."
"I love Bob… he seemed like a really funny and skilled guy… a true mentor," one person said.
Bob's passing comes just months after another star from the series found himself at the hospital following a medical emergency.
Back in July, fired star Frank Frtiz suffered a stroke, and his ex pal Mike revealed his concern at the time.
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"I have been very private in the past year in regards to Frank's life and the journey he’s been on," Mike shared following Frank's stroke.
He continued: "There have 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."
He wrapped it up: "Frank, I pray more than anything that you make it through this okay. I love you, buddy."
FRANK'S EXIT
Frank, now 56, was fired from the reality series in July 2021 after he exited the show to recover from his brutal back surgery that left him with 185 stitches and two rods in his spine.
During his time off the program, Frank lost 65 pounds, and he is sober from alcohol.
As The U.S. Sun reported, Frank last appeared on American Pickers during a March 2020 episode- however, the network has aired numerous episodes featuring the ex TV star.
Mike's brother, Robbie, took over Frank's place on the show despite pushback from fans.
Meanwhile, a "longtime friend" of Frank filed an emergency appointment of temporary guardian and conservator for the star on August 18, which has been approved by an Iowa court.
The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed Mike is not involved in the conservatorship, despite the former co-stars’ decades-long friendship.
FRIEND FEUD
The TV stars had been feuding, as Frank previously told The U.S. Sun of their falling out in 2021: “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."
Frank said at the time: "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.
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"That’s no problem with me, maybe he does have a problem."
Besides Mike and Robbie, the show also has various appearances by Danielle Colby.
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