The musician had been hospitalized after suffering a fall in his studio and was breathing on life support
Ace Frehleyco-founder and former guitarist of Kissdied from injuries sustained in a fall in his office last month, according to a statement from his family. At 74, he was hospitalized and breathing on machines.
“We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his final moments, we were blessed to be able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this Earth. We cherish all of his fondest memories, his laughter, and celebrate the strength and kindness he gave to others. The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions and incomprehensible. Reflecting on all of his incredible accomplishments in life, Ace’s memory will remain alive forever!”, the family said in a note reproduced by the magazine Variety.
When the group’s original lineup was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, several disagreements prevented them from performing together, and neither Frehley nor Peter Criss joined the group on stage for Kiss’ recent retirement tour. End of the road.
Ace have remained active in recent years, having released the album last year 10,000 Volts. He was last in Brazil in 2017, when he performed at the Tom Brasil concert hall in southern Sao Paulo.
Source: Terra
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