FOUNDING MEMBER OF KISS, ACE FREHLEY HAS DIES AT THE AGE OF 74

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Ace Frehley, the legendary lead guitarist and founding member of KISS, has died at the age of 74

What Happened

  • On September 25, 2025, Frehley reportedly fell twice in his home studio.

  • The fall led to a brain bleed. He was later hospitalized, placed on a ventilator, and put on life support. 

  • Family and medical staff reportedly considered withdrawing life support when his condition showed no improvement. 

  • He passed away October 16, 2025, at his home in Morristown, New Jersey, surrounded by loved ones. 

In their announcement, his family said they were “completely devastated and heartbroken,” and recalled his laughter, kindness, and strong spirit. 

Legacy & Career Highlights

  • Born: Paul Daniel Frehley on April 27, 1951, in New York. 

  • He joined forces with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss in the early 1970s to form KISS (1973). 


  • Frehley became known as the band’s “Spaceman” or “Space Ace” persona — characterized by silver face paint and cosmic imagery. 

  • Onstage, he was famous for using special-effect guitars (smoke, pyrotechnics, etc.). 

  • In 1978, he released a solo album as part of a KISS simultaneous solo project; his “New York Groove” hit became one of the more successful tracks from that project. 

  • Frehley left KISS in 1982 amid creative differences and personal struggles. 

  • He formed his own band, Frehley’s Comet, and pursued a solo career. 

  • In the mid-‘90s, he rejoined KISS for a reunion, performing with them through the late 1990s and early 2000s.

  • KISS (including Frehley) was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. 

  • His last solo studio album, 10,000 Volts, was released in 2024 — his final recorded contribution. 

Many musicians and fans have cited his tone, stage presence, and fearless approach as deeply influential, especially within glam rock and hard rock circles. 

Reactions & Tributes

  • Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley released a joint statement calling Frehley “an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier.” 

  • Fellow artists, media outlets, and fans around the world have poured out tributes, honoring his creativity and impact on rock music. 

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