Kiss original lead guitarist and founding member Ace Frehley dies at 74

Former Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley (LG Patterson/AP)

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the rock band Kiss who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar, has died aged 74.

Frehley died peacefully surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey, on Thursday following a recent fall, according to his agent.