Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist for US glam rock group KISS, has died, his family said. He was 74.

The guitar wizard died at home, surrounded by family, following a recent fall, a representative told AFP.

A statement from Frehley's family said they were "devastated and heartbroken" by their loss.

"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," the family said.

"Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace's memory will continue to live on forever!"

In 1973, Frehley was a founding member of KISS, alongside frontman Gene Simmons, rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley and drummer Peter Criss.

Even at a time of outrageous costumes, KISS stood out f

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