October 18, 2025

Ace Frehley, the iconic lead guitarist who helped create the legendary rock band KISS, is fighting for his life. Sources say he is critically ill and on a ventilator after suffering a brain bleed caused by a fall in his studio weeks ago. While some jumped the gun and wrongly announced his death on social media, reliable reports confirm that Ace is still alive but in a very serious condition. Worries about Ace's health grew as multiple sources revealed a grim outlook. His family might have to make the heartbreaking decision to turn off his life support, possibly as soon as Thursday evening. The 74-year-old rock star had first shared on September 25, 2025, about his minor fall that led to hospital care and forced him to cancel concert shows against his wishes. Later, on October 6, he announced on Instagram the cancellation of all his remaining 2025 tour dates due to "ongoing medical issues." Ace Frehley is more than just a musician — he is a rock icon. As a founding member of KISS with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss, he played memorable riffs in hits like Rock and Roll All Nite, Detroit Rock City, and I Was Made for Lovin' You. After leaving KISS in 1982 due to creative and personal challenges, he launched a solo career with Frehley's Comet and reunited with KISS multiple times before his final departure in 2002. Known as The Spaceman guitarist, Ace’s influence on rock music is huge. His health crisis has sparked a huge wave of love and support from fans and fellow musicians worldwide. Many still hope for a recovery miracle as his family faces tough decisions. This sad turn of events abruptly ended Ace’s active 2025 music year, which was meant to showcase his 2024 solo album '10,000 Volts' with touring and new music projects. Now, as everyone waits anxiously, the rock world honors his powerful legacy and prays for good news soon.

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