Ace Frehley, former Kiss guitarist, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the founding guitarist of Kiss also known as Spaceman, has died. He was 74 years old.

According to a family statement obtained by People Magazine, Ace suffered a fall in his home.

“We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth," the statement 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!"

TMZ earlier reported that the rockstar was on life support due to a brain bleed caused by a fall.

On October 6, Frehley canceled his 2025 tour dates “due to some ongoing medical issues.”

His Kiss bandmates Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley said in a statement obtained by Variety, “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’ legacy. Our thoughts are with Jeanette, Monique and all those who loved him, including our fans around the world.”

Frehley was a founding member of Kiss in 1973, until he eventually left in 1982. He briefly rejoined the band for a reunion tour in 1996. The last time he played with Kiss was during the Kiss Kruise in 2018.

Kiss is known for the songs, “I Was Made For Lovin’ You,” “Rock and Roll All Nite,” and “Detroit Rock City.”

Frehley also had a solo career and released the songs “New York Groove,” “Rock Soldiers,” and “Rip It Out.” —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News