Gene Simmons walked back comments he made about Ace Frehley’s death after implying the guitarist’s “bad decisions” and past lifestyle may have contributed to the fall that killed him. After re-reading his remarks, Simmons apologized publicly, saying he never meant to hurt Frehley’s legacy and has always loved him. Frehley died from blunt head trauma after an accidental fall at his New Jersey home. His family said they were devastated but grateful they could be with him in his final moments. Simmons had told the New York Post he believed there were deeper issues behind the accident, comments that drew backlash.