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Ace Frehley, original KISS guitarist, died from blunt head trauma due to a fall, with his death ruled an accident by the medical examiner.

Frehley, 74, passed away in October surrounded by family after being placed on a ventilator following a prior fall and brain bleed in September.

As a founding KISS member and solo artist, Frehley helped define the band’s iconic sound and stage persona, leaving a lasting mark on rock music.

The cause of death has been confirmed for Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist for KISS, who died after suffering a fall last month.

Frehley’s is the first death among the four founding members, a group that also includes singer-guitarist Paul Stanley, bassist Gene Simmons and drummer Peter Criss.

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