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kiss lead singer Gene Simmons Believes “bad decisions” led to death of his former bandmate, Kiss guitarist and co-founder Ace Fraley.
during an interview new york postpublished on Saturday, December 6, Simmons, 76, elaborated on his views. “He resisted the advice of people who cared about him (including really you) and tried to change his lifestyle. Often made bad decisions. Falling down the stairs — and I’m not a doctor — isn’t going to kill you. There could be other issues, and that breaks my heart,” Simmons said.
He continued: “The saddest thing is that you reap what you sow.”
US Weekly It was confirmed on November 10 that Fraley passed away at the age of 74. after suffering He died on October 16 from a “subdural hematoma” caused by a stroke and a fracture to the back of his skull. His death was ruled an accident. TMZ first reported the news at the time.
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, founding members of Ace Frehley’s Kiss band, have broken their silence following the guitarist’s death at the age of 74. Simmons, 76, and Stanley, 73, paid tribute to their late bandmate who passed away on Thursday, October 16, in a joint statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter later in the day. “I was (…)
simmons new york post The interview also discussed the private funeral for Fraley on October 22. “peter krisour founding drummer, paul (Stanley) and myself went to the funeral and opened the casket,” Simmons told the outlet. “It was just heartbreaking. “
Fraley’s die This was confirmed by his family in a statement provided to him us after his death. “We are completely devastated and heartbroken,” the statement read. “In his final moments, as he left this world, we were blessed to be able to surround him with words of love, care, peace, thoughts, prayers and intentions. We cherish all of his best memories, his laughter, and celebrate the strength and kindness he gave to others.”
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Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesThe statement concluded: “His passing is epic and difficult to comprehend. Considering all of his incredible accomplishments, Ace’s memory will live on forever!”
The statement also noted that Fraley died peacefully in Morristown, New Jersey, surrounded by his family. Fraley’s death came just 10 days after he announced he was canceling the remainder of his 2025 solo tour due to health concerns.
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Michael Losisano/Getty ImagesAdditionally, the cancellation notice comes two weeks after Fraley canceled a show scheduled for September 26 after a fall at home that landed him in the hospital.
us Talk to Fraley’s manager, John Ostrowskiin the days following his death. “Space Ace has been my Superman since 1976. His kindness, caring and guiding tendencies were always at the forefront until the end of his life. His influence will always be with me,” said Ostrowski us then.
UPDATE — 10/9/25 5:45pm ET: Gene Simmons breaks his silence two days after his car crash in Malibu. “Thank you everyone for your kind wishes. I’m totally fine,” Simmons wrote via
Kiss, composed of Frehley, Simmons, Stanley and Criss, rose to fame in the 1970s and have 14 platinum albums. Frehley left the band in 1982 due to creative differences and later formed his own band, Frehley’s Comet, before changing paths again and going solo.
Frehley releases his first solo album, 10,000 volts2024. In a February interview with SiriusXM, the musician revealed that he had begun work on a record titled ” Origins Vol. 3.
