Breaking News: Teh legendary guitarist of Kiss, Ace Frehley,‍ has sadly passed away at the age ‌of 74. His family released a heartfelt statement⁣ expressing their profound sorrow: “We are utterly heartbroken.In ⁣his final moments, we were lucky to surround him with love, compassion,⁤ and comforting words as he ⁢departed‍ from ‌this world.”

“We will always ⁢treasure ‍his wonderful memories, ‌his infectious laughter, and the remarkable strength and kindness⁢ he‌ shared with everyone around him. The impact of his loss is monumental and difficult ‍to ⁤grasp. As we reflect on Ace’s​ unusual life achievements, ‍we certainly know that his legacy will continue to shine brightly forever!”

At Metal ⁤Injection, we extend our deepest sympathies‍ to Frehley‘s friends and‌ family during this ‌challenging time. Below is the original report published earlier today,October 16.

Original Report: Founding member of ⁤ Kiss ‌ and rock legend known as The Spaceman, Ace Frehley, has ‍been‌ hospitalized and placed‌ on ‌life support following​ a serious fall in his studio several weeks ago, according ⁣to reports from TMZ.

The 74-year-old guitar virtuoso reportedly ​experienced a brain hemorrhage during the incident, leading to the sudden cancellation of his ⁤upcoming tour dates. While initial updates‌ from Frehley’s⁢ team indicated that he ​was stable—an Instagram post⁢ on September 25 reassured fans by stating “He is okay; though, against his ⁤wishes, doctors have advised him not to ⁤perform”—sources now indicate that there⁣ has been no improvement in his condition.

since the accident,‌ Frehley has been reliant on a ventilator; ​insiders reveal that his family faces the heartbreaking decision about potentially withdrawing ‍life support⁣ as early as Thursday evening. Despite premature social media speculation about his ​passing,​ it was confirmed that he ​remained alive as of Thursday afternoon.

An update‌ posted on Frehley’s official channels last week was notably vague: “Due⁣ to ongoing ​medical issues, Ace ⁤has​ made the difficult choice to cancel all remaining dates for 2025.”

A key figure in shaping KISS’s iconic image alongside fellow members like Paul Stanley ,< strong > Gene Simmons ,and< strong > Peter ‍Criss ⁤,Frehley⁣ played an essential role in establishing their larger-than-life hard rock legacy from 1973 until⁢ 1982. ‍he rejoined for their highly publicized​ reunion tour in⁣ 1996 before departing again in 2002. During this time away from KISS ,he also pursued a ⁤prosperous solo career under the name Frehley’s Comet⁤ ,⁣ elevatinghis< strong > ⁤Spaceman persona between1984and1988.