Gene Simmons Calls Ace Frehley's Death A Result Of Bad Decisions Related To Lifestyle

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JAKARTA - Gene Simmons made a fairly strong statement regarding the death of his former partner in Kiss, Ace Frehley, who died on October 16.

As is known, Frehley died after falling at his home. This incident was investigated, but the results of the medical examination finally concluded that his death was an accident.

Simmons implicitly linked the "bad decision" associated with the deceased's lifestyle as the main factor behind his death.

The main vocalist and bassist of Kiss hinted that abuse of prohibited substances may have played a role in Frehley's incident.

"He refuses (advict) from those who care about him, including myself, to try to change his lifestyle," said Simmons The New York Times ahead of the awarding of the Kennedy Center Honors last week.

"It's deep and out of bad decisions. Falling down the stairs I'm not a doctor 'don't kill you. There may be other problems, and it breaks my heart. The saddest thing is 'fortunately, you reap what you sow,' he continued.

Although toxicology reports have not been released to the public, last year Frehley once stated that she had been aware of addiction for 18 years.

Simmons' remarks add to the new chapter in his and Frehley relationship which is known to go up and down.

In 2019, Simmons once claimed Frehley was fired from the band for substance abuse. Frehley denied that he had been clean for 12 years and left on his own.

Ace Frehley himself co-founded Kiss in 1973 with Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss.

After leaving in the 80s, he rejoined for a reunion from 1996 to 2002.