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Ace Frehley, Kiss Guitarist, Died From Blunt Trauma Injuries: Medical Examiner Report

Kiss guitarist ace Frehley died of “blunt trauma injuries” to his head after an accidental fall, according to a report from the Morris ⁤County, new Jersey, medical examiner obtained⁢ by Rolling Stone.

the guitarist born Paul Frehley, died ⁣in Morristown, New Jersey, last month at the‍ age of 74. At the time, a rep attributed his death to ‍a “recent fall at his home,” tho a specific cause of death was not immediately given.

According to the report, a CT scan of Frehley’s head revealed‍ multiple contusions, bone fractures to the⁢ back of his skull, hemorrhages, and a subdural hematoma (the type of bleeding that occurs in a person’s brain after a head injury).Additional bruises were found on the musician’s hip, thigh, and abdomen. The report ⁣also noted that Frehley had suffered a stroke.

‍ according to TMZ, Frehley was put on life support after his fall, and he died⁢ after his family made the decision to turn off his ventilator.The medical examiner’s report noted that doctors attempted a hemicraniectomy on Frehley,a procedure aimed at potentially alleviating the hematoma.

Frehley was part of Kiss from their earliest shows in 1973 up‍ until 1982, when he left due to substance-abuse issues and creative differences (he clashed frequently with bandmates Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley). He did rejoin Kiss for the ⁤band’s massive‍ 1996 reunion‍ tour, but left again in 2002. All four original members of Kiss took the stage at their 2014 Rock &⁢ Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and the last time they performed together ⁤was in 2018. Frehley was set to attend this year’s Kennedy Center Honors, where Kiss‍ are being recognized.