KISS’ head of security, Danny Francis, has sadly passed away following a ‘brutal fight’ with cancer, just days after the band held a memorial service for Ace Frehley
KISS’ head of security, Danny Francis, has tragically lost his battle with liver cancer just weeks after another KISS legend passed.
The news was shared by the band’s co-lead guitarist, Paul Stanley, who took to Instagram to announce the heartbreaking loss of his long-time colleague and friend. Stanley posted, “Danny Francis, my dear friend, assistant and so much more for 30 years of tours and life has died after a brutal fight with liver cancer. He was loved by Erin and all my children and his kindness was given to everyone he came in contact with. My condolences to his entire family.”
This devastating news comes just days after the memorial service for KISS band member Ace Frehley. The original guitarist for the rock group had been placed on life support following a brain bleed caused by a fall in his studio weeks prior.
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This unfortunate incident led to the cancellation of his upcoming tour dates and ultimately resulted in his passing at the age of 74.
Another heartfelt tribute to Danny was shared by fellow KISS employee Keith Leroux. He expressed his sorrow on social media, writing, “Ah, what a terrible week in KISS World … Only a few days after attending Ace’s funeral, my dear friend Danny Francis has passed away,” reports the Mirror.
“I’m sure most of my KISS friends here on Facebook know this gentle giant of a man from either meeting him backstage or at KISS meet and greets around the world. He always had a kind word and a welcoming demeanor for our guests and the fans.”
For Ace, his passing followed weeks of concern about his well-being. Following his accident and the resulting tour cancellation, a message shared on his official Instagram account on 25 September offered comfort to supporters, “He is fine, but against his wishes, his doctor insists that he refrain from travel at this time.”
Yet, just one week afterward, another announcement was made that read, “Due to some ongoing medical issues, Ace has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of his 2025 dates.”
His relatives confirmed the tragic news of his death, releasing a statement that said, “We are completely devastated and heartbroken.
“In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth. We cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strengths and kindness that he bestowed upon others.
“The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension. Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!”
The rock legend was an original member of KISS along with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Peter Criss. He served as the band’s guitarist from 1973 to 1982 before departing over artistic disagreements and battles with addiction.
After leaving KISS, Frehley launched a solo career and formed the band Frehley’s Comet, which performed together from 1984 to 1988. He rejoined KISS for their 1996 reunion tour, the Alive/Worldwide Tour, and stayed with them until 2002.
A celebration of his life took place in New York City earlier this week.
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