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Ace Frehley’s passing is part of a tragic pattern throughout 2025, which has seen the loss of numerous music icons. From Mastodon’s Brent Hines and Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson to Moody Blues’ John Lodge and others, this year has been devastating for the music community. Many of these icons had long, influential careers and were expected to continue inspiring for years to come.
As fans grapple with these losses, it’s clear that the passing of figures like Ace Frehley signifies more than just individual grief—it reflects the end of an era in rock history. Their legacies, however, remain immortalized in recordings, memories, and the impact they made on countless lives.