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Gene Simmons Apologizes for Ace Frehley Death Remarks
11 Dec
Summary
- Gene Simmons apologized for suggesting Ace Frehley's lifestyle caused his death.
- Frehley's death was officially ruled an accidental fall resulting in blunt trauma.
- Simmons expressed deep regret and love for Frehley despite past disagreements.
Gene Simmons has apologized for comments he made concerning the death of his former KISS bandmate, Ace Frehley. Simmons initially suggested Frehley's lifestyle might have been a factor in his passing, but later expressed profound regret on social media. He acknowledged that his words caused pain and humbly apologized for them, clarifying that he never intended to harm Frehley's legacy.
Frehley's family confirmed that his death on October 16th resulted from blunt trauma injuries sustained during an accidental fall at his New Jersey home. Simmons, in a previous interview, had spoken about Frehley's "bad decisions" and suggested that falling down stairs alone typically isn't fatal, implying other issues may have been involved. He described Frehley's private funeral as heartbreaking.
Despite their past disagreements, Simmons conveyed his deep affection for Frehley, stating, "Always loved Ace. Always." This apology comes as KISS was honored at the Kennedy Center Honors on December 7th, with Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss in attendance, reflecting on their shared history and Frehley's enduring impact.
