DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the rock band Kiss, died Thursday . He had just recently canceled a Decatur show due to health issues.

He was 74 years old and died in Morristown, New Jersey, following a recent fall, his agent said.

Frehley had been set to perform at the Lincoln Square Theater in Decatur on October 10. On October 6, the theater announced on Facebook that he was canceling the rest of his 2025 show dates, and refunds would be issued.

President of Lincoln Square Theater LaVelle Hunt posted to Facebook:

" Goodbye Ace you will rock on in our hearts. As President of the Lincoln Square Theater, I can tell you this is truly sad news about Ace Frehley. For me, this isn’t just about a rock star—it’s about a man who gave

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