Cause of death has been revealed for a founding member of the legendary rock band, Kiss.

According to a Morris County Medical Examiner confirmed in a report obtained by People , lead guitarist and founding member Ace Frehley died of blunt trauma injuries to his head due to an accidental fall.

He was 74.

Frehley’s family announced his death in a statement on Oct. 16 about a week after he canceled his tour due to what he called “ongoing medical issues.”

“We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth,” the statement read.

“We cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strengths and kindne

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