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Founding KISS guitarist Ace "Spaceman" Frehley dies aged 74

Video. Goodbye Spaceman: Founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley dies aged 74

Updated: 17/10/2025 - 9:31 GMT+2

Known to fans as Spaceman, Ace Frehley was one of KISS' founding members alongside Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Peter Criss. The iconic rocker was reportedly struggling with medical issues after a fall this year.

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