Ace Frehley’s loved ones are speaking out with a heavy heart following his passing. In a heartfelt statement to fans, the KISS cofounder’s family reflected on his final moments and the love that surrounded him before his death.
“We are completely devastated and heartbroken,” the family said in a statement published by The Hollywood Reporter.
“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. We cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strengths and kindness that he bestowed upon others. The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension. Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever.”
Frehley’s Detorating Health In The Past Few Weeks
GettyAccording to TMZ, Frehley had been hospitalized earlier this month after a fall at his New York studio and later experienced a sudden health decline. Despite medical care, his condition worsened over the past two weeks. At the time, a post on his official Facebook page described it as a “minor fall” and assured fans that he was “fine,” though it confirmed he would cancel his scheduled performance at the Antelope Valley Fair.
A follow-up update on October 6 informed fans that Frehley was canceling the rest of his 2025 tour dates due to “ongoing medical issues,” signaling a decline in his health in the days that followed.
A Bronx Childhood That Shaped a Rock Legend
Born Paul Daniel Frehley on April 27, 1951, in The Bronx, New York, the future KISS icon grew up in a hardworking, musically gifted family. His father, Carl, was a jazz musician and electrical engineer, while his mother, Esther, was a devoted homemaker.
Ace was the youngest of three children, with an older brother, Charles, and a sister, Nancy. His brother first handed him a guitar, a moment that changed his life forever.
Though he often described himself as the “black sheep” of the family, Frehley credited his parents for encouraging his creativity and individuality.
A Life Devoted to Family & Fatherhood
Later in life, Frehley found his greatest joy in fatherhood. With his first wife, actress Jeanette Trerotola, he welcomed their daughter, Monique, on July 6, 1980. Through the highs and lows of fame, his role as a father remained one of his proudest achievements.
In recent years, Frehley and Monique shared a special bond that only deepened over time, even marking their connection with matching tattoos in 2023. Family was always at the heart of his life, and he stayed close to his siblings, Charles and Nancy, who supported him throughout his journey.
Frehley leaves behind a loving family, including his wife, Jeanette, his daughter, Monique, his brother, Charles, and his sister, Nancy Salvner, as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended relatives who will continue to honor his memory.
Love You, Ace! You were an integral part of my youth, always my favorite KISS member and my inspiration to pick up a guitar.
May you Rest In Piece as your music lives on. 🙏🙏🤘🙏🙏