Kiss Lead Guitarist Ace Frehley Dies
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Founding Member of Rock Band Kiss Found Dead
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the legendary rock band KISS, has passed away at the age of 74. The news was confirmed by his family in a heartfelt statement shared on Thursday.
Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley played his last show Sept. 5, 2025, at the Uptown Theater in Providence, Rhode Island. Check out the fan-shot footage.
Gene Simmons Paul Stanley and Peter Criss are paying tribute to their KISS co-founder Ace Frehley, who died at 74 on Thursday, Oct. 16.