Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have been left ‘devastated’ over the death of former KISS bandmate Ace Frehley as they led emotional tributes to the late rock legend.
Frehley passed away at the age of 74 on Thursday after suffering a brain bleed that left him on life support.
The late guitarist – who was one of the original members of the famed rock band -was taken off of life support by his family after he was hospitalized and put on a ventilator, per TMZ.Â
Simmons and Stanley issued a joint statement to The Hollywood Reporter following the news of Frehley’s passing.Â
‘I am devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley. He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier during some of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its history.’
They added, ‘He is and will always be a part of KISS’s legacy. My thoughts are with Jeanette, Monique and all those who loved him, including our fans around the world.’Â
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have been left ‘devastated’ over the death of former KISS bandmate Ace Frehley as they led emotional tributes to the late rock legend; Frehley seen in 2018 in NYCÂ
Frehley passed away at the age of 74 on Thursday after suffering a brain bleed that left him on life support; KISS band seen in 1979Â
