October 16, 2025, American musician, lead guitarist, and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar died Thursday at 74. Frehley died surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey, following a recent fall, according to his agent. FILE PHOTO SHOT ON: August 16, 2023, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA: ACE FREHLEY formerly of the band KISS entertains the folks at the 17th street park at the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach, Virginia on 15 August 2023. (Credit Image: © Jeff Moore/ZUMA Press Wire) . #zumapress #photojournalism #RIP #acefrehley