Ace Frehley is survived by his family, including his estranged wife, Jeanette Trerotola, and their child. The late KISS guitarist and co-founder died in October 2025 after sustaining an injury from a fall at his home in New Jersey. According to a report, his inner circle contemplated taking him off life support.
“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,” Ace’s family said in. statement. “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!”
Below, learn more about Ace’s estranged wife, Jeanette, their relationship and family.
Ace and his estranged wife, Jeanette, married in May 1978, and the rest of KISS performed at their wedding. Multiple reports noted that the band played hits like “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “Shout It Out Loud” at the reception but did not wear their iconic black and white makeup.
It’s unclear if or when Ace and Jeanette legally divorced, but they did, indeed, separate seven years after they wed, according to multiple outlets. In his 2012 book, No Regrets, Ace reportedly wrote about the downfall of his marriage.
“A fresh start was in order and part of the process involved legally separating from my wife,” the late rocker wrote in one excerpt in the book.
