Gene Simmons is not one to apologize for his strong opinions, but even he acknowledges that his recent comments about the death of fellow KISS co-founder Ace Frehley were hurtful.

In a recent interview with the New York Post , Simmons said of Frehley’s passing, “He refused [advice] from people that cared about him — including yours truly — to try to change his lifestyle. In and out of bad decisions. Falling down the stairs — I’m not a doctor — doesn’t kill you. There may have been other issues, and it breaks my heart.”

In a post on X/Twitter early Wednesday morning, Simmons issued an apology, writing, “On reflection, I was wrong for using the words I used. I humbly apologize. My hand to God I didn’t intended to hurt Ace or his legacy but upon rereading my words, I see how it hur

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