Image Credit: Getty Images Ace Frehley's death turned the rock 'n' roll world upside down. The 74-year-old KISS co-founder and lead guitarist died after falling at home in October 2025, his family confirmed. As fellow musicians and peers keep his memory alive, Hollywood Life has compiled a few of the tributes dedicated to Ace, including from his former KISS bandmates. KISS: Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley Ace's KISS bandmates Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley released a joint public statement, obtained by Variety, which read, "We are devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley.