Family members said in a statement that they are “completely devastated and heartbroken” but will cherish his laughter and celebrate the kindness he bestowed upon others. Frehley penned sleazy gems such as “parasite” and “strange ways,” slithering with an edge the others couldn’t touch Offstage, he was the wildcard, wisecracking over rehearsing. Ace frehley, the original lead guitarist and legendary spaceman of kiss, has died 16 after reportedly being on life support following a fall at his home. Ace frehley, the founding guitarist of kiss known as the spaceman, died on october 16, 2025, at age 74 from complications of a brain bleed after a fall in his recording studio in late september.
Ace frehley’s “new york groove” surges after his passing, giving the late kiss guitarist a posthumous top 10 hit on one of billboard’s rock charts. Ace frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died thursday Rock & roll hall of famer ace frehley died on thursday (oct 16), succumbing to a head injury he sustained at his home in september, his family confirmed this week
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