Rock legend Ace Frehley, the original Spaceman guitarist of KISS, has found himself at the centre of a bizarre death hoax that sent shockwaves through the music community this week.
The alarming rumours began circulating after fans noticed the 73-year-old musician's social media activity had seemingly ceased, with many interpreting his "final post" as something more sinister.
The Final Post That Sparked Panic
Frehley's last Instagram update featured nostalgic photographs from his heyday with the iconic rock band, accompanied by a caption that read: "Throwback to some of my favourite moments on stage with the band. The energy was always electric."
This seemingly innocent post, combined with his subsequent social media silence, was enough to ignite speculation about his wellbeing among concerned followers.
Frehley Sets the Record Straight
In a statement released to clarify the situation, the guitarist's representatives confirmed: "Ace Frehley is alive and well. The rumours of his passing are completely false and have been greatly exaggerated."
The rock veteran himself later took to social media to personally debunk the hoax, posting a simple message: "Still rocking! Don't believe everything you read online."
A History of Celebrity Death Hoaxes
This incident marks the latest in a long line of celebrity death hoaxes that have plagued social media platforms in recent years. Frehley joins the unfortunate ranks of other rock icons like Paul McCartney and Ozzy Osbourne, who have similarly faced false reports of their demise.
Such hoaxes typically gain traction through fabricated news articles and social media posts that quickly go viral before verification can occur.
What's Next for the Spaceman?
Despite the morbid rumours, Frehley continues to work on new music and has several projects in development. The guitarist recently announced he would be scaling back his touring schedule but emphasized this was due to personal choice rather than health concerns.
Fans can rest assured that the original Spaceman continues to orbit safely, much to the relief of the KISS Army worldwide.
