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Gene Simmons apologized for suggesting Ace Frehley's death was caused by "bad decisions"

"I apologize. I've always loved Ace. Always," Simmons wrote in a post on X

Frehley died on Oct. 16 at age 74

Gene Simmons is saying sorry after he alleged that former KISS bandmate Ace Frehley’s death may have been caused by “bad decisions.”

Simmons, 76, made headlines over the weekend after he suggested that Frehley’s “lifestyle” contributed to a fall at his New Jersey home, which ultimately caused his Oct. 16 death at age 74.

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, Simmons apologized, writing on X that he’d re-read his quotes, and understood why they had caused pain.

“On reflection, I was wrong for using the words I used. I humbly apologize,” he wrote. “My hand to God I didn’t intend to hurt

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