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Late "American Pickers" star Frank Fritz died from a stroke, TMZ has learned ... this according to officials.

According to Frank's death certificate, obtained by TMZ, the immediate cause of death is "late sequela of cerebral infarction" ... medical jargon for a stroke.

The document says Frank's fatal stroke was a result of cerebral vascular disease ... a condition that affects blood flow and blood vessels in the brain.

Travis Barker and his son Landon are catching some flak online over a recent party ... with commenters blasting the pair over some Diddy jokes made during Landon's 21st birthday party.

Here's the deal ... Landon, his family -- including stepmom, Kourtney Kardashian -- and his friends celebrated his 21st at Nobu Malibu Wednesday, and eyebrow-raising clips from the celebration have surfaced.

In one, servers carry out bottles of baby oil with flashing lights inside ... a clear reference to the federal government's claim more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil were found in raids of Diddy's homes earlier this year.

McDonald's is going cluckin' crazy in Sin City ... taking over the Las Vegas Sphere with an advertisement for its new Chicken Big Mac -- and, reportedly paying a huge tab to do so.

The fast-food franchise is advertising its "winner-winner chicken dinner" new sandwich on the outside of the iconic Sphere in Vegas ... with a close-up of the delectable snack turning slowly around the outside of the multi-billion-dollar arena.

Watch the video ... that mouth-watering OG Big Mac spins before transforming into its chicken version -- visible basically anywhere in Las Vegas, in an effort to get people to rush to their nearest Mickey D's for a bit of bird.

"I'm supporting the president that's going to be the most pro-life president."

That's Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker throwing his weight behind Donald Trump ... while at a campaign event in Missouri, for U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, a buddy of the 3x Super Bowl champion.

"The [Pro-life] topic is the most crucial topic for me," 29-year-old Butker said during an appearance on FOX News' "The Ingraham Angle" on Thursday.

Kanye West is looking for a fresh start in Tokyo, despite refusing to put down real roots in Japan's capital city ... music journalist Touré claims.

The writer shared insight into Ye's new chapter abroad Friday, with Touré claiming the music mogul is putting all his energy into self-producing his new album, "Bully," from the confines of a hotel room.

From the sounds of it, Ye has been spending quite a bit of time in Tokyo for a while now ... though, he has yet to purchase a property in the metropolis.

Donald Trump isn't going to Aurora, Colorado to stoke tension between Americans and undocumented immigrants ... he's going to bring more awareness to gangs reportedly taking over buildings there -- according to one city councilmember, that is.

We spoke with Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky -- the woman who originally leaked the shocking video of alleged members of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua forcing their way into an apartment with guns -- about Trump's scheduled rally in the city Friday.

The rally is garnering controversy 'cause many feel the former POTUS will use it to stoke trouble for immigrant communities in the area. The Denver-metro city's mayor Mike Coffman even came out and said his city of 400,000 ain't a "war zone," as Trump's campaign has called it.

Kat Von D ain't happy Linkin Park's moved on from Chester Bennington ... saying bands who lose their lead singer shouldn't try to replace them -- and questioning if putting a woman on the mic is a gimmick.

The tattoo artist and TV personality stopped by "The Sailor Jerry" podcast ... where the host Matt Caughthran asked her about the band recently adding Emily Armstrong as their lead singer.

Kat -- a close friend of Chester, who passed away in 2017 -- says she thinks it's dumb when bands hire new lead singers 'cause they can't capture the magic of the original. She points to The Doors replacing Jim Morrison after his death ... a move she never understood.

Rosie O'Donnell says people need to stop hating on the Menendez brothers ... asking people to show more compassion, as new evidence surfaces in the decades-old case.

The TV personality took a few questions at LAX this week ... all about Erik and Lyle Menendez, who O'Donnell publicly came out in support of after the documentary series "Menendez: Monsters or Misjudged" dropped on Max in 2022.

Rosie said people need to show grace and understanding for the brothers' crime, because they were abused young men who had no choice but to shoot and kill both of their parents back in 1989.

Hilary Duff may have a number of chart-topping hits on her resume, but her kids are all about another pop star these days ... 2024's breakout sensation, Chappell Roan.

We caught up with the former Disney Channel star at LAX, where she confessed her kids are the ones controlling the music in her home ... quipping that she exists to keep the peace as a mom of four.

She added ... "It's not about me anymore. I never get to listen to what I want. Just trying to alleviate the fights."

Kevin Spacey is ready to giddy up and get back to work ... over a year after he was acquitted in his sexual assault trial in the UK.

The actor gave a glimpse of his new role Friday, posting on X a photo of himself sitting on a horse on the set of his new project.

Per Kevin, he's currently on location in Phoenix, Arizona filming the upcoming flick ... though, he made no mention of the film's title.

Martha Stewart may seem picture-perfect in the media, but the lifestyle guru is admitting to a flaw in her past ... she's confessed to cheating on her ex-husband, Andrew Stewart.

The business mogul shares the shocking revelation in a trailer for her upcoming Netflix documentary, in which she advises women to leave their husbands if they're discovered to be unfaithful.

As she puts it ... men who cheat are "piece[s] of s***" ... though, she's a lot more forgiving of women who stray, given her own past.

What is being called the final photo of a property tycoon's missing wife has been released ... reportedly taken just hours before neighbors say they heard her screaming, and she vanished into thin air.

Suzanne Clark Simpson -- wife of real estate mogul Brad Simpson -- disappeared late Sunday night ... but, she apparently visited the country club she frequents in the area just a few hours earlier.

There's not much to see in the picture -- just the back of Suzanne caught on camera as she walks around The Argyle Country Club in Alamo Heights, Texas ... but, it may be the last photo taken of Simpson alive.

The decision to include a transgender character in a new 'Star Wars' project has sparked a strong reaction from its super vocal fanbase ... with some being more supportive than others.

The space saga dropped a new book in its franchise Tuesday, titled "Star Wars: The Secrets of the Clone Troopers," in which readers get well acquainted with a Stormtrooper named Sister.

It didn't take long for Sister's character description and picture to pop up on X ... including the tidbit that Sister "expressed her gender identity differently than her fellow troopers."

Aubrey Plaza's reading sesh was interrupted by a major WNBA Finals game on Thursday ... 'cause the actress was spotted pretending to be deep into a novel from her courtside seat!!

The "Agatha All Along" star was one of many celebs at Game 1 of the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty matchup ... and fans went wild when she appeared on the jumbotron.

However, Plaza acted like she wasn't prepared to be on the big screen ... playing it off like she was oblivious to being recorded as she absorbed some words.

A sailor off the coast of Florida is lucky he packed some drinks for his voyage -- 'cause he was rescued by the Coast Guard after staying afloat ... by clinging to a cooler!!!

The man -- who has yet to be identified -- was reportedly onboard a small fishing vessel Wednesday afternoon when he made a panicked mayday call.

Due to dangerous conditions created by incoming Hurricane Milton, the USCG couldn't launch an immediate rescue mission Wednesday, but when Thursday morning rolled around, a Coast Guard chopper headed out for a last-ditch attempt.