KISS founding member and guitarist Ace Frehley dead at 74

Former KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley has died after suffering injuries from a fall last month. He was 74.

Frehley’s family shared a statement with Variety, confirming his passing.

“We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth. 

“We cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strengths and kindness that he bestowed upon others. The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension. Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!” the statement said.

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KISS founding member Ace Frehley has reportedly died. He was 74. (Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

TMZ reported earlier on Thursday that Frehley was on life support after suffering from a brain bleed after taking a fall in his studio a few weeks ago. He had to cancel his tour dates and the outlet reported that his condition had not improved.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Frehley’s representatives for comment.

On Sept. 25, Frehley’s Instagram account shared a statement saying he had a “minor fall” in his studio and was taken to the hospital.

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“He is fine, but against his wishes, his doctor insists that he refrain from travel at this time,” the statement said. 

He was forced to cancel his show at the Antelope Valley Fair in Lancaster, California on Sept. 26.

Ace Frehley (L) and Gene Simmons of KISS speak onstage at the 29th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony in April 2014. (Kevin Kane/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

“Please go to the fair to support his friends in Quiet Riot and Vixen, and Ace looks forward to continuing on his tour and finishing work on his next album, ‘Origins Vol. 4,’” the statement concluded.

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Frehley was a founding member of KISS, alongside Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Peter Criss. Frehley was a member of the group from 1973 until he left in 1982. He then embarked on a solo career. 

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Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, and Gene Simmons of the rock and roll band Kiss in 1975. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

His band, Frehley’s Comet, played for four years from 1984 until 1988. He rejoined the group in 1996 and was a member until 2002.

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