Gene Simmons Apologizes for Ace Frehley Death Remarks

Gene Simmons, the bassist and co-founder of the rock band KISS, issued a public apology on December 10, 2025, for comments he made about the recent death of his former bandmate, guitarist Ace Frehley. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Simmons expressed regret over remarks that suggested Frehley's fatal fall resulted from a pattern of poor choices, acknowledging the pain they caused to fans and Frehley's loved ones.

Frehley, 74, died on October 16, 2025, in Morristown, New Jersey, following an accidental fall at his home studio. The Morris County Medical Examiner's report ruled the death accidental, attributing it to blunt force trauma to the head. The examination revealed multiple skull fractures, brain hemorrhages, and a subdural hematoma, along with bruises on his hip, thigh, and abdomen. Although one report noted a stroke as a contributing factor, officials confirmed the injuries stemmed directly from the fall, with toxicology results still pending at the time.

In an interview with The New York Post published around December 6, Simmons reflected on Frehley's passing, stating that the guitarist had ignored advice from friends and bandmates, including himself, to alter his...