Ace Frehley ‘s death turned the rock ‘n’ roll world upside down. The 74-year-old KISS co-founder and lead guitarist died after falling at home in October 2025, his family confirmed. As fellow musicians and peers keep his memory alive, Hollywood Life has compiled a few of the tributes dedicated to Ace, including from his former KISS bandmates .

KISS: Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley

Ace’s KISS bandmates Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley released a joint public statement, obtained by Variety , which read, “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. He is and will always be a part of Kiss’s legacy. Our thoughts are with Jeanette, Monique and

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