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KISS Co-Founder Ace Frehley Critically Ill, Family Weighs Turning Off Life Support
16 Oct
Summary
- Ace Frehley, KISS guitarist, is critically ill and on life support after a fall
- His family is reportedly considering turning off life support soon
- Frehley had previously cancelled tour dates due to ongoing medical issues
As of October 16, 2025, rock legend Ace Frehley, the iconic founding lead guitarist of the legendary band KISS, is critically ill and on life support following a brain bleed sustained after a fall in his studio a few weeks ago.
While some social media posts had prematurely reported his passing, credible reports clarify that Frehley remains on a ventilator at this time. However, his health has shown no improvement, and his family is reportedly considering turning off life support, possibly as soon as Thursday evening.
The 74-year-old musician had initially revealed on September 25, 2025, that he suffered a minor fall that required hospitalization, leading to the cancellation of at least one tour date. Subsequently, on October 6, Frehley announced the cancellation of the remainder of his 2025 tour due to "ongoing medical issues." Now, the rock community and fans worldwide are sending support as Frehley's family faces difficult decisions ahead.
