Legendary KISS frontman Ace Frehley’s cause of death revealed after guitarist died at 74 | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTuesday 11 November 2025 20:49 GMTAce Frehley talks of pressures of fame in resurfaced interviewAce Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, died at the age of 74.His death on October 16 was determined by the Morris County Medical Examiner's Office to be an accident caused by blunt force injuries to the head from a fall.The autopsy report detailed facial fractures near his eyes and left ear, alongside bruising on his abdomen, thigh, and hip.Known as 'Space Ace' or 'The Spaceman', Frehley was celebrated for his theatrical pyrotechnic guitar performances and is the first of Kiss's four founding members to pass away.Frehley had a notable career with Kiss, leaving the band in 1982, rejoining for a successful reunion in the mid-1990s, and departing again in 2002.In fullFounding Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley died from injuries suffered in fall, autopsy showsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in