A medical examiner’s report has confirmed that Ace Frehley died from blunt force injuries to the head sustained in an accidental fall.
According to TMZ, the 74-year-old former KISS guitarist suffered a skull fracture, subdural hematoma, and stroke following a fall in his studio. Frehley was placed on life support and underwent a hemicraniectomy in an attempt to relieve brain swelling, but showed no signs of recovery.
His family ultimately made the decision to end life support. Toxicology results were still pending at the time of the report.
Frehely passed on October 16th, 2025 at the age of 74.