The rockstar's family has now broken their silence, offering a personal glimpse into the final, heartbreaking hours before the world learned of his passing. Ace Frehley, 74, the original lead guitarist of KISS, died on October 16, 2025. His family confirmed the heartbreaking news, triggering a flood of grief as shocked fans mourned the loss of the rock legend across social media. One netizen mourned, "Ozzy then Ace! 😢." Another wrote, "May have left the stage, but the legend lives on🙏🏽." A third called the news, "devastating 😢," while a fourth posted in disbelief, "What????? Nooooo😢😢 RIP." The confirmation came via a statement posted to Frehley's official Instagram account late Thursday: "Ace Frehley, GRAMMY® Award nominated and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted rock guitarist; and i
KISS Legend and Co-Founder Ace Frehley Has Died – Details

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