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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Thu Oct 16, 2025, 07:03 PM Thursday

KISS Cofounder Ace Frehley Dies at 74 After Suffering Fall at Home

Rocker Ace Frehley, the founding guitarist of KISS who went on to have a successful solo career of his own with hits like “New York Groove,” has died. He was 74.

Frehley's family announced his death in a statement shared with Variety, Rolling Stone and Good Morning America on Thursday. Oct. 16, saying the rocker died earlier that day in Morristown, N.J.

“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," the statement read. "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!"

TMZ previously reported that the rocker was on life support due to a brain bleed caused by a fall in his studio several weeks ago.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/kiss-cofounder-ace-frehley-dies-222422243.html

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RIP Ace! ScoutHikerDad Thursday #1

ScoutHikerDad

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1. RIP Ace!
Thu Oct 16, 2025, 07:27 PM
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I always thought he was a seriously underrated guitarist. I joined the KISS Army in '75. $5 got you the shoulder patch and the wall-sized poster of Gene Simmons spitting fire. Every boy in my neighborhood was obsessed with KISS. I still crank their best stuff all the time.

This legendary performance on The Midnight Special features Ace at his peak!

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