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Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74. Frehley died peacefully surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey, following a recent fall, according to his agent.

KISS co-founder and former guitarist Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley died on Thursday at age 74 after being hospitalized for several weeks to treat fall injuries.

Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley, the KISS guitarist also known by his on-stage persona "The Spaceman," has died aged 74. Paul Daniel Frehley was born and raised in The Bronx, New York City, and reportedly acquired the nickname "Ace" at high school.

Originally hailing from the Bronx in New York, Ace was born Paul Daniel Frehley. He later became affectionately known as the "Spaceman" of rock music pioneers KISS for his out-of-this world persona, makeup and wardrobe.

Ace Frehley - part of rock band KISS who were formed in New York City in 1973 and inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 - has passed away in the US