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Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has sadly passed away at the age of 74. His death comes after he was injured in a fall.

According to TMZ, Frehley was recently placed on life support due to a brain bleed related to a fall in his studio. Unfortunately, he was showing no signs of improvement during his hospital stay and his family had to make the decision to take him off his ventilator.

Frehley’s family told Variety the following:

“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!”

This news comes after Frehley cancelled his remaining 2025 dates “due to some ongoing medical issues.”