Ace Frehley, Lead Guitarist and Founding Member of the Rock Band Kiss, Dies at 74
Ace Frehley, founding guitarist of the legendary American rock band Kiss, has died at the age of 74. The musician died surrounded by his family, who said that they were 'completely devastated and heartbroken'. He reportedly died following complications from injuries after a fall.
Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley, the Kiss lead guitarist, died on Thursday (October 16) at the age of 74. The sad news about the musician's passing was confirmed by his agent, who said that Frehley passed away peacefully in Morristown, New Jersey, following complications from injuries suffered in a fall. "We are completely devastated and heartbroken. in his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surroudn him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth", his family said in a statement shared with People. Madhumati, Veteran Actress and Akshay Kumar’s Dance Guru, Dies at 87; Actor Pays Tribute.
Kiss Lead Guitarist Ace Frehley Dies at 74
We are devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley. He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier during some of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its history. He is and will always be a part of KISS's legacy. Our thoughts are with Jeanette, Monique and… pic.twitter.com/y19anvZXbz
— KISS (@kiss) October 17, 2025
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