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Ace Frehley, the original guitarist for the iconic rock band KISS, has died at the age of 74, his family said in a statement Thursday.

Kiss rock band guitarist Ace Frehley has died at the age of 74 after being placed on life support following a fall at home. Known as “The Spaceman,” Frehley’s death has left fans mourning the loss of a rock legend whose music and influence shaped generations of rock performers.

Following the death of KISS guitarist Ace Frehley last week after a fall, a medical examiner in New Jersey is now performing a toxicology screening and external examination to determine the cause.

Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss and others paid tribute to the original KISS guitarist, who died at the age of 74.

Frehley, 74, otherwise known as "Spaceman" when he played with KISS, passed away in Morristown, New Jersey, peacefully amongst family, due to health complications after taking a fall in his studio, according to USA TODAY.

Ace Frehley, who co-founded Kiss and served as the band’s original guitarist for years, has died. He was 74. The musician’s family announced the news in an emotional statement on Thursday, Oct. 16.

Ace Frehley, original lead guitarist and founding member of the rock band KISS, has died. He was 74. The musician’s family confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement released Thursday.

Frehley, born Paul Daniel Frehley, co-founded KISS with Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Peter Criss in New York City in 1973. They rose to fame thanks to their live shows, which included face paint, wild stage outfits and plenty of pyrotechnics. They went on to become one of the bestselling bands of all time.

Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.