Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have been left ‘devastated’ over the death of former KISS bandmate Ace Frehley as they led emotional tributes to the late rock legend.
Frehley passed away at the age of 74 on Thursday after suffering a brain bleed that left him on life support.
The late guitarist – who was one of the original members of the famed rock band -was taken off of life support by his family after he was hospitalized and put on a ventilator, per TMZ.
Simmons and Stanley issued a joint statement to The Hollywood Reporter following the news of Frehley’s passing.
‘I am devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley. He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier during some of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its history.’
They added, ‘He is and will always be a part of KISS’s legacy. My thoughts are with Jeanette, Monique and all those who loved him, including our fans around the world.’
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have been left ‘devastated’ over the death of former KISS bandmate Ace Frehley as they led emotional tributes to the late rock legend; Frehley seen in 2018 in NYC
Frehley passed away at the age of 74 on Thursday after suffering a brain bleed that left him on life support; KISS band seen in 1979
KISS was formed in 1973 in New York City with Simmons, Stanley, Frehley and Peter Criss as the original founding members.
Frehley had been the lead guitarist for the band and was also known for inventing the persona called The Spaceman.
He performed with the group until he left in 1982 and proceeded to form his own band Frehley’s Comet.
Frehley later joined KISS once again in 1996 for a reunion tour but would depart from the rock band in 2002.
KISS was known for a number of hits such as Rock And Roll All Nite, I Was Made For Lovin’ You and Detroit Rock City.
Amid his own solo career, Frehley released eight studio albums including Trouble Walkin’ (1989), Space Invader (2014) and Origins Vol. 2 (2020).
