KISS guitarist, Ace Frehley, dies at 74 after fall

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist for KISS, has died after suffering a fall last month. Frehley died surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey. He was 74 years old. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache has the latest updates and messages from those who knew Frehley during his life.

The Brief

Ace Frehley, original KISS guitarist, died from blunt head trauma due to a fall, with his death ruled an accident by the medical examiner.

Frehley, 74, passed away in October surrounded by family after being placed on a ventilator following a prior fall and brain bleed in September.

As a founding KISS member and solo artist, Frehley helped define the band’s iconic sound and stage persona, leaving a lasting mark on rock music.

The cause of death has b

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