Ace Frehley, founding member and original lead guitarist for Kiss , has died at the age of 74. According to the Morris County, New Jersey, Medical Examiner’s Office, he died from blunt trauma injuries to the head due to a fall. The official manner of death was ruled accidental, People reported.

The Context

Frehley's passing marks a significant moment in rock history, as he is the first original member of Kiss to die, leaving an indelible legacy on American music and pop culture. Kiss remains one of the most commercially successful bands in U.S. history, known for their signature face paint, flamboyant performances and cultural influence spanning five decades.

What To Know

Frehley, born Paul Daniel Frehley, suffered a fracture to the back of his skull, a subdural hematoma—blood co

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