UPDATE: Shortly after publishing the article below, Ace Frehley’s family confirmed his death.
Ace Frehley, lead guitarist and founding member of the original KISS, is reportedly on life support after falling in the studio.
The 74-year-old musician suffered a brain bleed after a fall a few weeks ago, TMZ reported Thursday. Fraley is on a ventilator, but his health has not improved, the newspaper said.
His family is reportedly considering taking him off life support after he has been on a ventilator for some time and his symptoms have not improved.
A representative for KISS did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
Frehley canceled the remaining stops on his tour on October 6, citing “medical issues.”
“Due to ongoing medical issues, Ace has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of his 2025 dates,” a message on his official Instagram page reads.
On September 25th, his Instagram revealed that he suffered a “minor fall in the studio” and had to go to the hospital. As a result, he canceled his appearance at the Antelope Valley Fair in Lancaster, California.
“He is doing well, but against his wishes, doctors are insisting that he refrain from traveling at this time,” the message said.
Frehley is a founding member of KISS along with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss. He left the band in 1982 after nine years, but rejoined the group for their 1996 reunion tour. He remained with the band until 2002.
He also had a solo career with his own band, Frehley’s Comet, with whom he performed for four years before disbanding in 1988.
Frehley performed KISS hits “Rock and Roll All Nite,” “I Was Made for Lovin’ You,” “Love Gun” and “Detroit Rock City,” among others.
His solo hits include “New York Groove” and “Rip It Out.”
