Ace Frehley, the legendary KISS guitarist known to millions as “The Spaceman,” was full of optimism and plans for the future just months before his sudden passing at age 74.
In one of his final interviews, published by The Aquarian in March 2025, Ace shared that a psychic had given him a surprisingly hopeful message — one that now feels both touching and eerie in hindsight.
“I just spoke to a psychic,” he said with a laugh. “She goes, ‘Ace, you’re going to live to be a hundred.’ So I said, ‘No problem!’”
At the time, he had every reason to believe it. “Luckily, I have good genes,” he continued. “My dad lived to be 96, my mom lived to be 86, and her older sister made it to 99. We’ve got longevity on both sides.”
Ace was also thrilled to be back on stage after a long recovery from a serious arm injury he suffered in a fall. “It’s been a struggle because I landed on my right arm — that’s the one I strum with,” he explained. “So it feels great to be back. Honestly, I wasn’t sure if it would ever get back to the way it used to be.”
Performing again meant the world to him. As he prepared for another show in New York, he reflected on his incredible journey and lasting influence.
“I think my legacy’s going to live on for hundreds of years,” he said confidently. “I do what I do very well — and I’ve earned the respect of my peers.”
And he wasn’t wrong. Since co-founding KISS in 1973, Ace helped shape one of the most iconic bands in rock history. His “Spaceman” persona — alongside Gene Simmons’ “The Demon,” Paul Stanley’s “Starchild,” and Peter Criss’ “Catman” — became larger than life, redefining what a rock performance could be.
Ace’s talent extended far beyond the makeup and fireworks. His guitar work, songwriting, and stage energy helped fuel KISS’s rise in the 1970s and secured his place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.
Tragically, the rock world lost him far too soon. Frehley passed away in Morristown, New Jersey, after suffering a severe brain bleed that left him on life support. According to reports, the injury stemmed from a fall in his home studio weeks earlier. Surrounded by family, he was peacefully taken off life support.
Ace Frehley’s story began with an electric guitar and a dream — and ended with a legacy that will echo through rock history. Even in his final days, he faced life with humor, courage, and that unmistakable spark that made him a legend.
The psychic may have been wrong about the number, but in spirit, Ace Frehley will indeed live to be a hundred — and then some.
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