Ace Frehley, the founding guitarist of KISS, is reportedly in critical condition and on life support after suffering a brain bleed following a fall in his studio. His health has reportedly deteriorated over the past weeks, prompting concern throughout the music world.
What We Know
- Frehley is said to have suffered a fall in his studio in late September. Initially described as “minor,” it later emerged that the fall led to a brain bleed.
- Following that, he was hospitalized, placed on a ventilator, and his condition did not improve, which led sources to report that his family was considering withdrawing life support.
- His team had earlier canceled all 2025 tour dates, citing ongoing health issues.
- Despite statements earlier suggesting he was “fine” but “refraining from travel,” that initial optimism has since been overshadowed by the severity of the current medical situation.
Impact & Legacy
Ace Frehley, also known by his stage personas “Spaceman” or “Space Ace,” co-founded KISS in 1973 alongside Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss. His guitar work played a major role in shaping KISS’s signature sound and theatrical persona
He also maintained a solo career and was set to release new material. The reports about his critical condition have sent shock through both fans and the rock community at large, prompting tributes, prayers, and retrospectives on his influence.
