{"id":2119191,"date":"2025-10-27T21:53:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T21:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2119191"},"modified":"2025-10-27T21:53:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T21:53:06","slug":"kiss-security-manager-passes-away-days-after-ace-frehley-memorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/kiss-security-manager-passes-away-days-after-ace-frehley-memorial\/","title":{"rendered":"KISS security manager passes away days after Ace Frehley memorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_6766bd\" data-testid=\"leadtext\" publication=\"themirror\">KISS&#8217; head of security, Danny Francis, has sadly passed away following a &#8216;brutal fight&#8217; with cancer, just days after the band held a memorial service for Ace Frehley<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"1470381\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">The head of security for KISS, Danny Francis died days after Ace Frehley<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: Michael Ochs Archives)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">KISS&#8217; head of security, Danny Francis, has tragically lost his battle with liver cancer just weeks after <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/entertainment\/ace-frehley-death-interview-longevity-1452521?utm_source=mynewsassistant.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=embedded_search_item_desktop\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">another KISS legend passed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">The news was shared by the band&#8217;s co-lead guitarist, Paul Stanley, who took to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/all-about\/instagram\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">Instagram<\/a> to announce the heartbreaking loss of his long-time colleague and friend. Stanley posted, &#8220;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 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/all-about\/cancer\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">cancer<\/a>. 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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">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 rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/breaking-ace-frehley-death-investigation-1460003?utm_source=mynewsassistant.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=embedded_search_item_desktop\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">a fall in his studio weeks prior<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_6766bd\">components.molecules.ReadMore<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/entertainment\/tv\/donald-trump-cnn-lies-listed-1421440\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"1421440\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\">Donald Trump issued brutal blow as all the president&#8217;s lies listed by celebrity.land reporter<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_6766bd\">components.molecules.ReadMore<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/entertainment\/tv\/perfect-neighbor-susan-lorincz-theory-1466244\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"1466244\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\">Netflix&#8217;s The Perfect Neighbor creator thinks this is why Susan Lorincz killed Ajike Owens<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">This unfortunate incident led to the cancellation of his upcoming tour dates and ultimately resulted in his passing at the age of 74.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">Another heartfelt tribute to Danny was shared by fellow KISS employee Keith Leroux. He expressed his sorrow on social media, writing, &#8220;Ah, what a terrible week in KISS World &#8230; Only a few days after attending Ace&#8217;s funeral, my dear friend Danny Francis has passed away,&#8221; reports <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/3am\/celebrity-news\/breaking-kiss-security-manager-dies-36141811\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">the Mirror<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-1470379\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"1470379\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1470379.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_G4OkRY5WwAA1hwa.jpg\" alt=\"Danny Francis\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1470379.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_G4OkRY5WwAA1hwa.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1470379.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_G4OkRY5WwAA1hwa.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1470379.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_G4OkRY5WwAA1hwa.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Co-lead guitarist Paul Stanley took to social media to remember his colleague Danny Francis and posted this picture of him <\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: PaulStanleyLive)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">&#8220;I&#8217;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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">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, &#8220;He is fine, but against his wishes, his doctor insists that he refrain from travel at this time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">Yet, just one week afterward, another announcement was made that read, &#8220;Due to some ongoing medical issues, Ace has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of his 2025 dates.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-1470378\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"1470378\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1470378.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Kiss-Performing.jpg\" alt=\"Ace Frehley\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1470378.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Kiss-Performing.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1470378.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Kiss-Performing.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1470378.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Kiss-Performing.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">His death comes less than two weeks after that of guitarist Ace Frehley<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: Michael Ochs Archives)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">His relatives confirmed the tragic news of his death, releasing a statement that said, &#8220;We are completely devastated and heartbroken.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">&#8220;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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">&#8220;The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension. Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace&#8217;s memory will continue to live on forever!&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-1470380\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"1470380\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.54\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1470380.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_FILE-Ace-Frehley-Founding-Member-Of-Kiss-Dies-At-74-Photo-of-Ace-FREHLEY-and-Peter-CRISS-and-Paul.jpg\" alt=\"KISS \" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1470380.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_FILE-Ace-Frehley-Founding-Member-Of-Kiss-Dies-At-74-Photo-of-Ace-FREHLEY-and-Peter-CRISS-and-Paul.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1470380.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_FILE-Ace-Frehley-Founding-Member-Of-Kiss-Dies-At-74-Photo-of-Ace-FREHLEY-and-Peter-CRISS-and-Paul.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1470380.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_FILE-Ace-Frehley-Founding-Member-Of-Kiss-Dies-At-74-Photo-of-Ace-FREHLEY-and-Peter-CRISS-and-Paul.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">KISS security manager dies just days after Ace Frehley&#8217;s memorial service<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: Redferns)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">The rock legend was an original member of KISS along with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Peter Criss. He served as the band&#8217;s guitarist from 1973 to 1982 before departing over artistic disagreements and battles with addiction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">After leaving KISS, Frehley launched a solo career and formed the band Frehley&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">A celebration of his life took place in New York City earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><em>Click <\/em><\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMNaI0wswpaTqAw?ceid=GB%3Aen&amp;oc=3\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><em>here<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><em> to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sports, and entertainment stories.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<aside class=\"Factbox_factbox-container__hSMOa\" id=\"factbox\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Entering Factbox content\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"1223542\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"factbox\" data-testid=\"factbox\">\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs Factbox_heading-three__NXU52 __className_227816\">Sign up to our FREE Entertainment newsletter and get the top showbiz stories to your inbox<\/h3>\n<div class=\"Factbox_content__xdMV8\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=04221e2e-688a-4d6a-af5a-861cf64333ad&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">Sign up here<\/a> to get the latest celeb gossip, plus all the biggest film and TV news from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.themirror.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KISS&#8217; head of security, Danny Francis, has sadly passed away following a &#8216;brutal fight&#8217; with cancer, just days after the band held a memorial service for Ace Frehley The head of security for KISS, Danny Francis died days after Ace Frehley(Image: Michael Ochs Archives) KISS&#8217; head of security, Danny Francis, has tragically lost his battle [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2119192,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25177],"tags":[22366],"class_list":["post-2119191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrities","tag-rock-music"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KISS-security-manager-passes-away-days-after-Ace-Frehley-memorial.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2119191","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2119191"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2119191\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2119193,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2119191\/revisions\/2119193"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2119192"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2119191"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2119191"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2119191"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}