Ace Frehley, original Kiss lead guitarist and co-founder, dead at 74

Written by on October 17, 2025

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist of the rock group Kiss, whose hard-driving sound, stage theatrics and iconic make-up created one of the most popular and groundbreaking bands of all time, died on Thursday at age 74, his family said.
A representative for Frehley, Lori Lousararian, attributed his death to a recent fall at his home, Rolling Stone magazine said.
“We are completely devastated and heartbroken,” Frehley’s family said in a statement, adding that their loving, caring words and…

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