December 7th 2025.
In a recent interview with the New York Post, Gene Simmons, member of the iconic rock band KISS, opened up about the death of his bandmate Ace Frehley. He revealed that Frehley's passing was the result of "bad decisions" and that it breaks his heart to think about it.
Ace Frehley, legendary guitarist and co-founder of KISS, passed away in October at the age of 74. According to reports, he collapsed in his home in Morristown, New Jersey, after falling down the stairs and hitting his head. This caused a brain bleed, which ultimately led to his death. The official report in November classified his death as accidental, citing a skull fracture, subdural hematoma, and stroke as the cause.
Gene, who is 76 years old, shared that he believes there may have been other underlying issues that contributed to Frehley's death. He also mentioned that he and others close to Frehley had previously advised him to change his lifestyle, but he refused to listen. The rocker expressed his sadness over the fact that his friend couldn't stay alive long enough to witness the recognition and praise that KISS would receive at the Kennedy Center Honors event.
Speaking about Frehley's funeral, Gene described it as "heartbreaking." He, along with other members of KISS, attended the funeral and saw Frehley's open casket. Gene also reflected on the impact that Frehley had on the band's success and how he will always be a part of KISS's legacy.
Frehley's family also released a statement following his passing, expressing their love and admiration for him. They described his passing as "of epic proportions" and shared that they were fortunate enough to be with him in his last moments.
The remaining members of KISS, Gene and Paul Stanley, also paid tribute to their former bandmate, acknowledging his contributions to the band's success. They described him as an "essential and irreplaceable rock soldier" and stated that he will always be a part of KISS's legacy.
Gene ended his interview by sharing a personal message for Frehley, stating that nobody can touch his legacy and that he was loved by the fans. He expressed his sadness over the fact that Frehley couldn't be honored at the Kennedy Center Honors event and praised him as an "eternal rock soldier."
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