Following Ace Frehley's passing, the music world is responding with sorrow, heartfelt tributes, and stories that honor his role in shaping KISS and rock history. Ace Frehley, a founding member of the iconic rock band KISS, has died at the age of seventy-four. His death was confirmed on Thursday, October 16, 2025, through official statements and social media posts from his former bandmates and close friends. According to Peter Criss, Frehley died peacefully surrounded by his family, with Criss and his wife also present during his final moments. “We are devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley. He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier during some of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its history,” Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley said in a joint statement. “He
He Is and Will Always Be a Part of KISS's Legacy': Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and More Rockers Pay Tribute to Ace Frehley

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