Rock legend dies aged 74

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9:49am Oct 17, 2025

Ace Frehley, nan original lead guitarist and founding personnel of nan glitter stone set KISS who captivated audiences pinch his elaborate constitution and smoke-filled guitar, has died. He was 74.

The American stone prima died peacefully connected Thursday (Friday AEDT )surrounded by family successful nan north-eastern authorities of New Jersey pursuing a caller fall, according to his agent.

Family members said successful a connection that they are "completely devastated and heartbroken", but will cherish his laughter and observe nan kindness he bestowed upon others.

Ace Frehley, left, of nan stone set KISS has died aged 74. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (AP)
In this 2009 photo, erstwhile KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley plays nan nationalist anthem earlier an NFL shot crippled betwixt nan Kansas City Chiefs and nan New York Giants successful Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File) (AP)

Kiss, whose hits see Rock and Roll All Nite and Detroit Rock City, was known for its aggravated shape shows, which included fireworks, fume and eruptions of clone humor performed by set members successful black-and-white painted faces, level boots and achromatic wigs.

Frehley and his set mates were inducted into nan Rock and Roll Hall of Fame successful 2014.

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