The news comes after Frehley made headlines recently when he "had a minor fall in his studio" that resulted "in a trip to the hospital”, according to his spokeperson, who later shared an update: "Due to some ongoing medical issues, Ace has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of his 2025 dates."
Earlier today, TMZ reported Frehley was hospitalized on life support after he suffered a brain bleed as a result of the studio accident.
Ace's social media team broke the news, posting: "ATTENTION: "Ace Frehley, GRAMMY® Award nominated and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted rock guitarist; and iconic founding member of KISS, died today at age 74. Frehley passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey, following a recent fall at his home.
"Frehley is survived by his wife Jeanette, daughter Monique, brother Charles, sister Nancy Salvner, nieces Suncere Frehley and Julie Salvner, nephews Sky Frehley and Andrew Salvner, sister-in-law Michelanne and brother-in-law Ron Salvner."
"Rest in peace, Spaceman"
"We are completely devastated and heartbroken," shared his family in a statement. "In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth. We cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strengths and kindness that he bestowed upon others. The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension. Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace's memory will continue to live on forever!"
Frehley was the last member to join KISS following a late 1972 audition in the band's home of New York City. Known as The Spaceman, the rocker appeared on nine KISS studio albums - from the self-titled 1973 record to 1981's "Music From The Elder" - during his original term.
The guitarist left the group in 1982 and started his solo career in 1984, where he toured and issued one album before reuniting with KISS in 1996 for a multi-year reunion tour - and, later, the "Psycho Circus" album - before resuming his solo work in 2003.
Frehley released six albums between 2009 and 2024 while continuing to tour; he had been working on a new album at the time of his passing.
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