Ace Frehley

Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley (April 27, 1951 – October 16, 2025) was an American guitarist best known as one of the first members of the rock band Kiss. He was the lead guitar player in the band. When the band started wearing costumes and face paint onstage Frehley chose paint that made him look like he was from outer space. Frehley played with the group from 1973 until 1982.  

When he left Kiss he started making his own music as a solo musician. In 1996 he went back to playing with Kiss. His second time playing with Kiss stopped in 2002 when he left the band at the end of their world tour.

He went back to his solo career. His last album was finished in September, 2009.

Death
On September 25, 2025, Frehley fell in his home studio twice. On October 16, 2025, TMZ reported that Frehley had been on life support and a ventilator due to brain bleeding caused by his fall. Frehley died several hours later in Morristown, New Jersey, at the age of 74.

References

Other websites

 Ace Frehley Official Website

Category:1951 births
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Category:American rock guitarists
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Category:American heavy metal musicians
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