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The cause of death has been confirmed for Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist for KISS, who died after suffering a fall last month.

Frehley’s is the first death among the four founding members, a group that also includes singer-guitarist Paul Stanley, bassist Gene Simmons and drummer Peter Criss.

Ace Frehley’s cause of death

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The Morris County, New Jersey Medical Examiner’s report released the findings. TMZ first reported Frehley’s cause of death.

Ace Frehley of Kiss performs at Arco Arena on August 28, 1996 in Sacramento, California. (Credit: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

According to the report , Frehley died as a result of blunt trauma injuries to the head due to a fall.

The report also said he suffered a fracture to the back of his skull, a

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