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Legendary KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley Dies at 74 After Studio Accident
11 Nov
Summary
- Ace Frehley, KISS co-founder, dies from blunt force trauma after fall in studio
- Frehley placed on life support but family decides to remove him after no improvement
- Frehley had cancelled remaining 2025 tour dates due to ongoing medical issues
In a devastating turn of events, Ace Frehley, the legendary guitarist and co-founder of the legendary rock band KISS, passed away on October 16, 2025 at the age of 74. According to the Morris County Medical Examiner's Office in New Jersey, Frehley's death was ruled accidental, caused by blunt force trauma to the head sustained in a fall at his studio.
Frehley had been placed on life support following the incident, but his family ultimately made the difficult decision to remove him after medical professionals observed little improvement in his condition. The reports revealed that Frehley had suffered a skull fracture, a subdural hematoma, and a stroke as a result of the fall. Doctors had attempted to evacuate the subdural hematoma, but the procedure was unsuccessful.
In the weeks leading up to his tragic death, Frehley had been forced to cancel all remaining tour dates for 2025, citing ongoing medical issues. A statement on his official Instagram page had reassured fans that he was "fine," but his doctor had insisted he refrain from travel at the time.
Frehley's family expressed their profound grief, describing the "magnitude of his passing" as "of epic proportions and beyond comprehension." They celebrated his incredible life achievements and legacy, ensuring that "Ace's memory will continue to live on forever!"
