Ace Frehley Net Worth, Inside KISS Star's Million-Dollar Fortune, Will Daughter, Monique Inherit It?

The world lost a talented artist as Ace Frehley passed away untimely on October 16, 2025. The guitarist of the boy band, KISS, succumbed to bleeding from brain, after a fatal fall in his studio. He was 74 years old when he died in Morristown, New Jersey. The news was initially seen as a vague speculation as Ace's representative said that the guitarist was still fighting for life, when reports of his demise had already spread. Some time later, his 'devastated' family confirmed the news to be true, sending shockwaves in the industry and also among KISS' fans.

Who was Ace Frehley?

Ace Frehley (born Paul Daniel Frehley) was the original lead guitarist and a founding member of the legendary rock band, KISS. He co-founded KISS in 1973 with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss. Ace helped define the band's hard-rock sound and explosive stage presence with his signature guitar tone. The band quickly became known for its theatrical performances featuring elaborate makeup and costumes. Ace Frehley designed the band's distinctive double-lightning-bolt logo and developed his 'Spaceman' or 'Space Ace' persona, inspired by his love of science fiction.

Ace Frehley's net worth

Ace Frehley has amassed a massive wealth from his career as a musician. The beloved rock artist's net valuation is based on his career earnings as a founding member and lead guitarist of the band KISS, as well as his solo career and royalties. Ace was integral to the band's initial success and merchandising empire, earning income from tours and record sales. He left the band in 1982 due to creative differences and personal issues of substance ab*se. He later reunited with the original lineup for a successful reunion tour in 1996 and remained with KISS until 2002.

Following his initial departure from KISS in 1982, Ace Frehley pursued a career with his band, Frehley's Comet and also released solo albums under his own name. The combined earnings from both Ace's solo and group ventures amount to a net worth of approximately USD 1 million, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth. Ace's 1978 solo album was the most successful of the four solo records released by KISS members that year. For Frehley's Comet, besides Ace Frehley on lead, backup vocals, and lead guitar, there was Richie Scarlet on lead, backup vocals, and lead and rhythm guitar, John Regan on bass guitar and backup vocals, Arthur Stead on keyboards, and Anton Fig on drums.

Ace Frehley continued to receive income from royalties and licensing deals related to his music and use of his 'Spaceman' moniker.
Despite decades of success, he also faced documented financial difficulties. Over the years, Ace's earnings were impacted by touring costs, legal fees, personal expenses, and economic issues, including mortgage foreclosure and tax problems. Yet his built estate amounted to a million dollars. Regarding who will inherit his estate, the most likely name is Monique Frehley, Ace Frehley's daughter. Although information about Ace's heir is unavailable, his love for his only daughter makes her the most likely choice.

How did Ace Frehley die?

Ace Frehley died from complications of a brain bleed caused by a fall in his home studio. He experienced a fall in his studio in late September 2025. His manager initially described the fall as 'minor' when cancelling a tour date. Despite initial reports, his condition was more severe than first thought. He was placed on life support, including a ventilator, for several weeks due to the resulting intracranial haemorrhage. His health failed to improve, and his family ultimately made the difficult decision to remove life support, leading to his passing.

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