Ace Frehley's Cause of Death Revealed as Accidental Blunt Head Trauma
Ace Frehley, founding KISS guitarist, died at 74 from blunt head trauma in a fall. The accident caused a skull fracture, subdural hematoma, and stroke.
Overview
- Ace Frehley, a founding member and lead guitarist of the iconic band KISS from 1973 to 1982, recently passed away at the age of 74.
- His death was officially determined to be caused by blunt head trauma resulting from an accidental fall, according to recent revelations.
- The specific injuries included a fracture to the back of his skull, a subdural hematoma, a stroke, multiple contusions, and various bone fractures.
- Prior to his death, Frehley had canceled his remaining 2025 concert dates due to ongoing medical issues, indicating pre-existing health concerns.
- Authorities have concluded that the blunt head trauma from the fall was the direct cause, ruling out other possibilities and confirming it as an accident.
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Ace Frehley sustained a fracture to the back of his skull, a subdural hematoma, a stroke, multiple contusions, and various bone fractures from his fall.
Ace Frehley was a founding member and the original lead guitarist of KISS from 1973 to 1982, known for his influential guitar playing and signature “Spaceman” makeup, significantly shaping rock and heavy metal music.
Yes, Ace Frehley had ongoing medical issues that led him to cancel his remaining concert dates in 2025 prior to his death.
Ace Frehley’s death was ruled accidental, caused by blunt head trauma from an accidental fall.
Beyond KISS, Ace Frehley influenced generations of guitarists, released successful solo albums, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, with his guitar style and songs like “New York Groove” being widely recognized.
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