*** Update: Ace Frehley has passed away at the age of 74, his family confirmed in a heartfelt statement. ***
Conflicting reports continue to circulate regarding the condition of Ace Frehley, the original KISS guitarist and beloved “Spaceman.” Earlier today, TMZ reported that Frehley, 74, was hospitalized on life support following a brain bleed sustained after a fall in his home studio — but his representatives are now pushing back on rumors that he has died.
In a statement shared with Alternative Nation, a representative for Frehley clarified: “I am Ace Frehley’s exclusive worldwide booking agent… I am in direct contact with his people and there has been NO confirmation that Mr. Frehley has passed at this moment.”
The update comes after growing confusion online, fueled in part by social media posts — including one from POISON drummer Rikki Rockett, who wrote: He later followed up, saying, “My understanding is that he passed and the family has not released any press yet.”
As previously reported, TMZ stated that Frehley had been placed on life support after suffering a brain bleed from a recent fall. The incident, which occurred a couple of weeks ago, forced him to cancel all remaining 2025 tour dates. Sources told the outlet that he has been on a ventilator for some time and that his family was considering ending life support, though this has not been publicly confirmed.
For now, fans are being urged to remain cautious about unverified claims as the rock world anxiously awaits an official statement from Ace Frehley’s family or management.
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