TMZ report that original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley is presently hospitalized on life support after suffering a a fall in his studio several weeks ago. Citing unnamed sources, the aforementioned publication stated that the 74-year-old hard rock legend suffered a brain bleed from the accident and that his health hasn’t shown signs of improving.
The publication further went on to claim that end of life discussions are reportedly taking place. TMZ claim to have received verification that as of today, October 16th, Frehley remains hospitalized on a ventilator.
The news of his injury follows Frehley recently canceling his planned solo touring for the rest of 2025. A statement issued on the matter several weeks ago stated, “Due to some ongoing medical issues, Ace has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of his 2025 dates.”
Update: October 16th, 2025 04:01pm:
Sadly word has since come in that Ace Frehley has passed away at the age of 74.
