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Original KISS lead guitarist 'Spaceman' Ace Frehley dies aged 74

Los Angeles, Oct 17 (UNI) Rock icon and original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley passed away. The rock icon was aged 74, and reportedly died after suffering grievous injuries from a fall at his home.
Earlier this month, Frehley had cancelled his remaining 2025 tour dates, citing unspecified "ongoing medical issues" related to that accident. It was later reported that the rock veteran had suffered a brain bleed earlier today, and was on life support.
"We are completely devastated and heartbroken," his family said in a statement. "In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth.
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