KISS Family Suffers Two Major Deaths in Days: Ace Frehley and Security Head Danny Francis

KISS is mourning the loss of two significant figures within a short span. Ace Frehley, the band's former guitarist, passed away at age 74 after suffering severe injuries from falls, leading to the cancellation of their 2025 concert dates. Shortly after, the band also lost longtime head of security Michael “Danny” Francis, who died after a battle with liver cancer, as confirmed by frontman Paul Stanley. Francis was not only integral to the band's tours and daily life for over 30 years but had also worked with legendary artists like Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney, and Led Zeppelin. His death, along with Frehley's, has deeply affected the KISS family, even bringing surviving band members together at Frehley's funeral. Both losses highlight the profound personal and professional bonds within the band and their extended circle.