Nearly a week after the shocking news of Ace Frehley’s passing at age 74, New Jersey officials are taking a closer look at the circumstances surrounding the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s death.
According to TMZ, the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting a toxicology test and an external examination of Frehley’s body. While no full autopsy was performed, a representative confirmed that the final cause of death for the “New York Groove” singer will be determined once the toxicology report is complete in the coming weeks.
Frehley, a founding member of KISS in 1973, passed away on October 16, 2025, in Morristown, New Jersey. Reports indicate he had been hospitalized after suffering a brain bleed following a fall at his studio in September. Although all KISS shows were canceled through February 2026 to allow for recovery, Frehley’s condition worsened, and he was eventually placed on a ventilator. On the day of his passing, his family made the heart-wrenching decision to remove him from life support.
“We are completely devastated and heartbroken,” his family said in a statement. “In his last moments, we were fortunate to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words and prayers. We cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strengths and kindness. The magnitude of his passing is beyond comprehension, but Ace’s memory will live on forever.”
Throughout his career, Frehley sometimes clashed with his bandmates, leaving KISS in 1982 to pursue a solo career. He reunited with the band for their farewell tour in 1996 and later departed again in 2002 to focus on solo projects. Known as the Spaceman, Frehley continued performing live right up until his passing, leaving behind a legacy that influenced generations of rock musicians.
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