Original Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley is reportedly hospitalized and on life support following a fall he recently suffered at his home studio.
According to TMZ, Frehley suffered a brain hemorrhage and has been on a ventilator for some time.
News of Frehley’s accident was first reported in late September. “Dear Rock Soldiers, Ace had a slight fall in his studio which resulted in a trip to the hospital,” Frehley’s social media statement read. “He is doing well, but against his wishes his doctor is insisting that he refrain from traveling for the moment.
On October 6, it was revealed that the injury would force Frehley to cancel the remainder of his 2025 tour plans due to unspecified “ongoing medical issues.”
Frehley co-founded Kiss in 1973 and appeared on their first nine studio albums before leaving in 1982. He returned in 1996 for a series of highly successful reunion tours before leaving again for good in 2002.
Between these stints, he maintained the most successful solo career of any Kiss alumni. To date, he has released eight solo albums, the most recent being 2024. 10,000 Volts. His 1978 cover of “New York Groove” reached No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Frehley’s importance in rock history can be measured by the number of young guitar heroes who credit him with inspiring them, a long list that includes Dimebag Darrell of Pantera, Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, Scott Ian of Anthrax, Slash of Guns N’ Roses and John 5 of Motley Crue.
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The former Kiss star’s career has followed a unique flight plan.
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