KISS cofounder Ace Frehley (74) dies

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17 October 2025 | 6:18

Frehley was the band's lead guitarist when they started in 1973, alongside members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Peter Criss.

KISS cofounder Ace Frehley (74) dies

Kiss co-founder, Ace Frehley. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Tilly antoine

KISS cofounder Ace Frehley has passed away at the age of 74.

The musician died on Thursday (16 October) at a New Jersey hospital after suffering injuries during a recent fall, the family said in a statement. 

“We cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strengths and kindness that he bestowed upon others.”

KISS were wildly popular in the mid-1970s, selling millions of records.

They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.

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