Ace Frehley’s family announced the rockstar’s tragic death at the age of 74 after he was placed on life support due to a brain bleed after he suffered a fall in his studio earlier this month
Ace Frehley, the lead guitarist of KISS, has tragically passed away at 74, with his last social media post hinting at the severe health problems he was grappling with.
On Thursday, Oct. 16, Ace’s family confirmed the heartbreaking news of the rockstar’s death after he was put on life support following a brain bleed. The medical crisis happened after he suffered a fall in his studio earlier this month.
Frehley was one of the four original members of the legendary rock band KISS, alongside Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss. At the time of his passing, Ace was in Morrisontown, New Jersey, surrounded by his loved ones.
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In his final post, the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame inductee announced that he had to cancel his upcoming gigs due to his health crisis. His last Instagram post read, “Due to some ongoing medical issues, Ace has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of his 2025 dates.”, reports the Mirror US.
Ace was set to perform shows at The Lincoln Theatre in Decatur, Illinois, The Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri, The Token Lounge in Westland, Michigan, and The Ritz Theatre in Tiffin, Ohio throughout October and November. These performances were intended to promote his 2024 album, 10,000 Volts.
Ace’s family confirmed his passing in an emotional statement that said, “We cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strengths and kindness that he bestowed upon others. The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension. Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!”
Bandmates Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons released their own tribute, writing, “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.”
The pair continued, “He is and will always be a part of Kiss’ legacy. Our thoughts are with Jeanette, Monique and all those who loved him, including our fans around the world.”
After news of Ace’s death broke, countless devoted supporters flooded his Instagram with messages of love and remembrance. One admirer wrote, “Rest in peace king Ace. We thank you for so much joy and happiness that you gave us through your music. We love you forever.”
A second follower shared, “I’m at a loss for words! RIP Ace, my heart and deepest condolences go out to your family and loves ones. Thank you for the music, your laughs, and the ‘X rated’ guitar solos, Ace. Fly high and rock on forever in the great gig in the sky, I love you and I hope you knew how much you meant the world to me and many other fans worldwide.”
Another fan shared, “He is the reason I wanted to play guitar! ! Saw him live in Orlando and so happy I got to see him! ! RIP spaceman!”.
Source: Mirror
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