{"id":5539,"date":"2025-10-17T10:19:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T10:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=5539"},"modified":"2025-10-17T10:19:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T10:19:03","slug":"we-lost-our-spaceman-kiss-legend-ace-frehley-ded-at-74-family-reveals-unexpected-truth-behind-his-final-days-%f0%9f%92%94-the-rock-world-is-in-mourning-after-news-broke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=5539","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWE LOST OUR SPACEMAN\u201d: KISS LEGEND ACE FREHLEY DE@D AT 74 \u2014 FAMILY REVEALS UNEXPECTED TRUTH BEHIND HIS FINAL DAYS \ud83d\udc94 The rock world is in mourning after news broke that Ace Frehley, the original \u201cSpaceman\u201d of KISS, has di3d at 74. His family confirmed he passed away peacefully at his home in Westchester, New York, surrounded by loved ones \u2014 but what they revealed next has left fans stunned. Now, insiders say a handwritten note and a never-before-heard guitar demo were discovered in his studio \u2014 items that may hold clues to his state of mind and what he wanted the world to hear before he was gone. What was in Ace\u2019s final note \u2014 and why are those closest to him calling it his \u201clast transmission from another world\u201d? Full story and the family\u2019s emotional revelation below \ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rock and roll has lost one of its brightest stars. Ace Frehley, the founding guitarist of KISS and the man who brought the \u201cSpaceman\u201d to life, has died at the age of 74. His family confirmed the news in an emotional statement late Monday night, saying the beloved musician passed away peacefully at his home in Westchester, New York. But what they revealed next has left fans across the world in disbelief. \u201cAce had been struggling in silence,\u201d the statement read. \u201cHe never wanted to worry anyone \u2014 but his heart simply couldn\u2019t keep up with his spirit anymore.\u201d<\/h1>\n
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Ace Frehley, Founding KISS Guitarist, Dies at 74 After Health Battle

Ace Frehley, the legendary guitarist, vocalist, and founding member of KISS, has died at the age of 74. His family confirmed the news on Oct. 16, describing his final moments as peaceful and surrounded by love.

\u201cWe are completely devastated and heartbroken,\u201d the family said in a statement shared with multiple outlets.

\u201cIn his last moments, we were fortunate enough to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strengths and kindness that he bestowed upon others.\u201d

Frehley\u2019s loved ones reflected deeply on his influence, adding, \u201cThe magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension.<\/p>\n

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Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace\u2019s memory will continue to live on forever.\u201d

Just weeks before his passing, Frehley had canceled the remainder of his 2025 tour dates due to ongoing medical issues after suffering a \u201cminor fall\u201d in his studio. At the time, his team assured fans that he was \u201cfine,\u201d but said his doctor had insisted he refrain from travel.

\u201cHe is forced to cancel his performance at the Antelope Valley Fair in Lancaster, California,\u201d read a statement shared on Instagram on Sept. 25.

Despite his declining health, Frehley had continued working on his next solo project, Origins Vol. 4, showing his unwavering dedication to music even in the face of illness.

Over the decades, Frehley left an indelible mark on rock and roll.

As one of the founding members of KISS, alongside Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss, he helped shape a generation of music fans with hits like \u201cRock and Roll All Nite,\u201d \u201cDetroit Rock City,\u201d and \u201cI Was Made for Lovin\u2019 You.\u201d

The band\u2019s theatrical flair and bold makeup made them global superstars, earning 14 Platinum albums and an enduring legacy.

In 2014, KISS\u2019s original lineup reunited to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n

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Speaking to Billboard that year, Frehley brushed aside rumors of animosity within the group.

\u201cIt\u2019s like we had never been apart and we\u2019re brothers in rock\u2019n\u2019roll,\u201d he said.

\u201cThe press builds this enigma that we hate each other and all that kind of insanity, but it\u2019s really not true.\u201d

Beyond his work with KISS, Frehley also thrived as a solo artist, releasing 11 albums under his name and his iconic stage persona, Spaceman.

He is survived by his daughter, Monique Frehley, 45, whom he shared with ex-partner Jeanette Trerotola.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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