The 60-year-old reality star first found fame when he starred alongside Mike Wolfe on the History Channel’s American Pickers in 2010.
Frank put his picking skills to the test by sniffing out rare and valuable antiques and collectibles until he left the show in 2021.
In the years that followed, Frank opened up about his battles with Crohn’s Disease and addiction.
Speaking to The Sun the year he quit American Pickers, he explained: “I’m just trying to get through life like everybody else and be as happy as I possibly can. Life is what you put into it. If you don’t put much into it, you don’t get a lot out of it.”
Then in 2022, Frank suffered a stroke which was belived to be linked to his shock death almost two years later.
Following his death on September 30, 2024, it was revealed that, as per Celebrity Net Worth and court docs, he had acquired a whopping net worth of $6 million throughout his career, thanks to his role on American Pickers and other ventures.
The American Pickers star earned a significant chunk of his income while on the show, reportedly making around $300,000 per season.
Before rising to stardom, Frank was well-regarded in the world of antiques, particularly in finding and selling vintage toys and cars.
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Despite stepping back from the show, reports indicate that Frank continued to generate around $60,000 annually from investments, but this was far from enough to cover his staggering healthcare bills.
Frank spent much of his fortune on healthcare, reportedly splashing an eyewatering $30,000 per month on medical and in-home care.
These large payouts were necessary after his stroke left him in need of long-term care, and he continued to struggle with health complications in the years following the scare until his death.
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