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Cause of death revealed for Kiss founding member Ace Frehley

The Morris County Medical Examiner's Office determined blunt force trauma to his head after a fall as the initial cause.

Rebecca Eugene

Nov 10, 2025, 10:30 PM

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The official cause of death for the 74-year-old Ace Frehley has been officially released.

The Morris County Medical Examiner's Office determined blunt force trauma to his head after a fall as the initial cause.

In September, the guitarist suffered a fall that he called “minor,” but it lead to the cancellation of a performance scheduled for the next day.

He died on Oct 16.

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