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Oct 04, 2024

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“American Pickers” star Frank Fritz has passed away.
Lady Gaga’s look at the Los Angeles premiere of “Joker: Folie à Deux” sparked strong reactions.
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s daughter debuted as a model at Paris Fashion Week.
Country legend Kris Kristofferson has died.
Princess Catherine’s latest appearance stirred talks about her hair.

This week’s digest covers notable figures making headlines for various reasons, including the heartbreaking passing of “American Pickers” star Frank Fritz, Lady Gaga’s bold appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of “Joker: Folie à Deux”, and the modeling debut of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s daughter, Sunday Rose. Delve in to discover more about these stories and others!

Heartbreaking Details About Frank Fritz’s Death

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Mike Wolfe, longtime friend and co-star of Frank Fritz, announced his death on Instagram. He shared that Fritz passed away the previous night, marking the end of a journey filled with friendship and shared adventures. The news will surely resonate with “American Pickers” fans, who remember Fritz as a beloved figure from the show.

Frank Fritz on “American Pickers” Season 18, Episode 1 posted on October 6, 2018 | Source: Youtube/HISTORY

Wolfe, who said he had been close to Fritz for more than half his life, expressed his heartbreak in his social media post. He described Fritz as a dreamer who touched the hearts of many, both on and off the screen.

“Frank had a way of reaching the hearts of so many by just being himself,” Wolfe wrote. “[…] I feel blessed that I was there by his side when he took one last journey home. I love you buddy and will miss you so much I know your [sic] in a better place.”

Fritz’s death was also confirmed by Annette Oberlander Willows, a close friend and administrator of the Facebook group, Frank Fritz Friends. She shared the news that the reality show star passed away at around 7:30 pm and that Wolfe had rushed from Nashville to be with Fritz in his final moments.

In her heartfelt post, she expressed the difficulty of the situation, asking for kindness and support as they cope with the loss.

Frank Fritz on “American Pickers” Season 18, Episode 1 posted on October 6, 2018 | Source: Youtube/HISTORY

As news of Fritz’s passing spread, fans and friends took to social media. Oliver Starr, another admin from the Facebook group Frank Fritz Friends provided more information about the reality star’s condition leading to his death.

“[Frank] fought a valiant battle the last two years with many ups and downs but ultimately the combination of the severe stroke and his Crohn’s disease was just too much for his body to bear. We have lost a truly genuine person who loved people and gave us much joy,” he wrote.

Frank Fritz on “American Pickers” Season 18, Episode 1 posted on October 6, 2018 | Source: Youtube/HISTORY

Under Annette’s post, a friend shared their personal memories, “I’m so very sad and shaken to hear he passed. I will always remember him as the first guy in high school that I knew who had a motorcycle. […] Thank you, Annette, for always being honest with all of us and being there for him. He will be missed.”

Another member of the group wrote, “I’ll always remember the good times with Frank playing Risk at my house. Driving around in his Nova. Being the class clown in our 12th grade English class.”

Frank Fritz on “American Pickers” Season 18, Episode 1 posted on October 6, 2018 | Source: Youtube/HISTORY

Furthermore, our AmoReaders had much to say about Fritz’s passing. One netizen wrote, “He had so much knowledge of Antiques.. He will be missed. I’m sure with there friend ship [sic] being strained over the past few years. Mike was with him at the end, that’s all that matters.”

Another fan added, “The show was never the same after Frank was gone… I stopped watching it!”

The reality star had last appeared on “American Pickers” in March 2020, after nearly a decade on the show. He became a fan favorite for his quirky personality and love of antique hunting.

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Why Did Lady Gaga’s Appearance at a Movie Premiere Spark Reactions?

Lady Gaga made a jaw-dropping entrance. Her signature supervillain style on the red carpet during the Los Angeles premiere of “Joker: Folie à Deux” at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Monday, September 30, caused a flurry of comments online.

A fan comment dated October 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/people

As photos of the singer-slash-actress circulated online, some critics were also quick to point out that the Grammy winner had undergone cosmetic enhancements, sparking a lively debate.

“Love, love, love her! So talented, but too much filler, too much Botox!” wrote one observer, urging the singer to embrace her natural beauty. Another chimed in, “She’s ruining her beautiful face—now looking like a mask like all the celebs.”