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Key Points Mike Wolfe turned 61, receiving a heartfelt tribute from girlfriend Leticia Cline. The couple survived a serious car accident less than two months prior. Cline’s tribute expressed gratitude, love, and optimism for the year ahead. American Pickers star Mike Wolfe celebrated his 61st birthday—and his girlfriend, Leticia Cline, shared an emotional tribute less than two months after they were involved in a scary car accident. On Thursday, Nov. 6, Cline, 47, took to Instagram with a carousel of photos and video clips and a direct message for her History Channel star beau. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 “Every year we say ‘we made it through,’ but this year feels like we really earned it,” she began her lengthy update. “When I started dating you, I knew it wouldn’t be a straight path—backroads, detours, no map, and the occasional wrong turn. But I didn’t expect this many detours all at once. Somehow, though, we made it (mostly in one piece). It’s a testament to who we are, both separately and together. Strong. Stubborn. And still laughing even when we probably shouldn’t be,” she added. Cline continued, “Thank you for loving my rescued cats, for supporting my wild ideas even when they leave me sleep-deprived and short on patience, and for encouraging me to keep pushing forward. It’s the least you can do since most days I feel like I’m dating a five-year-old (which I secretly love because I’ve never met anyone who still sees the world with such wonder and excitement). I’ve also never met someone so determined and focus yet knows how to still laugh and enjoy the little things.” To conclude her birthday tribute for Wolfe, she declared, “Here’s to another year of backroads, adventures, and maybe, just maybe, one that lets us catch our breath. We’ve earned an easy one. Happy Birthday my love❤️.” Oops! We’re unable to load this content right now. View directly on Instagram Related: American Pickers’ Star Mike Wolfe Is in “Uncharted Territory” as Filming for New Show Starts Cline’s heartfelt post came after she and Wolfe were involved in a car crash on a highway near Columbia, Tenn., on Sept. 12. “A man driving an SUV pulled out from a side street, and we had little to no time to react,” Cline detailed in a Sept. 17 Instagram post, alongside graphic photos of her injuries. “We were in an old Porsche 356, with Mike driving, and although we were both wearing seatbelts, they were only lap belts. My side took most of the impact as Mike tried to swerve to miss the other driver.” Wolfe suffered a broken nose and “heavy bruising to his face,” and needed stitches, but was released from the hospital the next morning. However, Cline was airlifted to the hospital and remained there until Sept. 16. “My injuries are more extensive: a dislocated jaw that is also broken in three places, a broken sternum, broken ribs, collapsed lung, and bruising to my spine,” she explained on Instagram. Cline shared post-surgery photos on Sept. 23. Oops! We’re unable to load this content right now. View directly on Instagram Also on Nov. 6, two of Wolfe’s businesses—Antique Archeology and Columbia Motor Alley—shared a joint birthday post, writing on Instagram, “Please join us in wishing the Boss Man a Happy Birthday! He’s 61 years young today and we think he doesn’t look a day over 60! We love you @mikewolfeamericanpicker !❤️🙏.” Happy birthday to Wolfe!
