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Legendary Guitarist Ace Frehley Passes Away at 74
16 Oct
Summary
- Ace Frehley, founding member of Kiss, dies at 74
- Frehley experienced a family life with wife Jeanette Trerotola
- Frehley's final months marked by health issues and canceled tour dates
Ace Frehley, the legendary guitarist and founding member of the iconic rock band Kiss, passed away on October 16, 2025, at the age of 74. Frehley, whose stage persona was "The Spaceman," had lived a life many artists could only dream of since becoming part of Kiss in the 1970s.
Away from the spotlight, Frehley also experienced a family life when he married Jeanette Trerotola in 1978. The couple welcomed a daughter, Monique, in 1980, and Frehley cherished his time with his family despite the demands of his rockstar career.
However, Frehley's final months were marked by health issues that forced him to cancel the remainder of his 2025 tour dates. In September 2025, he suffered a minor fall in his studio, resulting in a hospital visit. A month later, Frehley made the difficult decision to cancel his remaining shows due to ongoing medical problems. Tragically, on October 16, 2025, Frehley passed away, with his family mourning the "magnitude of his passing" and celebrating his incredible life achievements.
