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Ace Frehley brain bleed: What to know about condition that put KISS guitarist on life support
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist for KISS, died after reportedly being put on life support after suffering a brain bleed.
Ace Frehley the original lead guitarist for KISS died at 74, his family shared in a statement. He had reportedly been on life support after suffering a brain bleed, as per TMZ.
The publication further reported that the 74-year-old had suffered a brain bleed when he took a fall in his studio a couple of weeks back. This had forced him to cancel his tour dates, but Frehley's health had reportedly not improved in the meantime.
His family, in a statement, 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!”, as per Rolling Stone.
What is brain bleed?
A brain bleed or intracranial hemorrhage is a type of stroke. It causes blood to pool between the brain and skull, which prevents oxygen from reaching the brain, as per Cleveland Clinic.
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The condition has been defined as life-threatening and it needs quick treatment for the best outcome. Cleveland Clinic further noted that in case of nose bleeds, blood vessels leak blood or burst. When the blood collects, it causes pressure against the brain.
Brain bleeds are said to be common after falls or traumatic injuries. People with unmanaged high blood pressure might also get it, Cleveland Clinic notes. Brain bleed can be within the skull but outside the brain tissue, or it can be inside the brain tissue.
Cleveland Clinic notes that the severity of a brain bleed depends on its size, cause, location inside the skull, and the amount of time between the bleed and treatment.
Who is Ace Frehley?
Frehley was a founding member of KISS and collaborated with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Peter Criss. He was with them from 1973 to 1982, leaving due to creative differences and substance abuse issues.
He then went on to have a solo career and founded Frehley's Comet, his own band. He was nicknamed ‘The Spaceman’ and played with them from 1984 to 1988. He rejoined for the 1996 reunion tour and remained with the band till 2002. He's helped KISS make songs like Rock and Roll All Nite and Detroit Rock City.
