Legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley’s family has described the magnitude of his death as being of “epic proportions.”
The statement confirmed the rocker’s death at the age of 74.
- Frehley died after complications from a fall on October 16, TMZ reported. Frehley’s family released a statement to People.
- “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,” the family’s statement read.
- “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!” it continued.
Who Was Ace Frehley’s Family? Did He Have a Wife & Kids?
According to People, Frehley had one child and a wife, although they were estranged through the years.
“Frehley is survived by his wife Jeanette, daughter Monique, brother Charles, sister Nancy Salvner, and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members.”
Frehley had revealed on his Instagram page in September that he suffered what was then called a “minor fall.” However, TMZ reported before he died on October 16 that he was in the hospital on life support with a brain bleed and wasn’t improving. He then died.
According to USA Today, Frehley was born Paul Daniel Frehley in the Bronx in 1971.
He “started playing guitar at 13 after receiving the instrument as a Christmas present,” the news site wrote, adding that he was influenced by artists like Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy.
Ace Frehley’s Kids Include Daughter Monique Frehley, His Child With Ex-Wife Jeanette Trerotola
According to IMDb, Frehley’s kids include Monique Frehley, his daughter with his ex-wife, Jeannette.
Ace Frehley posted a photo with Monique to his Instagram page. “Got matching ‘Ace’ tattoos with my daughter Monique back on tour in 2023! Family ink, rock ‘n’ roll style! Thinkin’ about getting another. 🎸❤️” he wrote in 2025.
Ace Frehley Had 1 Wife, Jeanette Trerotola, But They Were Estranged
Frehley was married to Jeanette Trerotola.
According to US Weekly, they married in 1978 in New York City. KISS performed “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “Shout It Out Loud” at the wedding reception, according to US Weekly. But they ditched their “signature makeup,” the site reports.
US Weekly reported that Frehley’s father-in-law felt the band was getting too much attention at the wedding reception.
Ace Frehley also posted a photo collage of Monique to his Facebook page. “Me & My Lovely Daughter Monique hanging out over the years! Lots of Fun!!!” The photos showed him with Monique throughout the years, including when she was a young child.
A fan wrote on that 2024 post, “She is beautiful and I know you are proud! But it’s awesome for her to get to say, ‘yeah my dad is Ace Frehley.'”
According to US Weekly, Frehley wrote about the split with Jeanette in his book, alleging that she decided to “move on.”
