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Paul \u201cAce\u201d Frehley\u2018s cause of death has been revealed nearly a month after the Kiss guitarist died<\/a> at the age of 74.<\/p>\n Frehley died of \u201cblunt trauma injuries\u201d to his head after an accidental fall, Rolling Stone reported<\/a> citing a report from the Morris County, New Jersey, medical examiner.<\/p>\n A CT scan revealed the rockstar had multiple contusions, bone fractures to the back of his skull, hemorrhages and a subdural hematoma \u2014 the pooling of blood between the dura mater (the outer layer of the brain\u2019s membranes) and the brain itself that occurs after a head injury.<\/p>\n Frehley also had multiple bruises on his hip, thigh and abdomen. Rolling Stone noted that the report mentioned the musician had a stroke as well.<\/p>\n Frehley, the co-founder and lead guitarist for Kiss, died on Oct. 16 after sustaining injuries from a fall<\/a> in September, Variety<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are completely devastated and heartbroken,\u201d Frehley\u2019s family said. \u201cIn 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.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions and beyond comprehension. Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace\u2019s memory will continue to live on forever!\u201d they said.<\/p>\n Born on April 27, 1951, Frehley was self-taught in music. In 1973, Frehley, along with Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Peter Criss, formed Kiss. The band, famed for its iconic black and white makeup, is known for songs such as \u201cRock and Roll All Nite,\u201d \u201cDetroit Rock City\u201d and \u201cBlack Diamond.\u201d Also known as \u201cThe Spaceman,\u201d Frehley also had a solo career, featuring songs such as \u201cRock Soldiers\u201d and \u201cRip it Out.\u201d<\/p>\n All four members of Kiss would be inducted<\/a> into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.<\/p>\n On Oct. 7, Frehley canceled<\/a> his remaining tour dates for 2025 due to \u201congoing medical issues,\u201d a month after his fall.<\/p>\n Read the original article on MassLive<\/a>. 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