Ace Frehley's Dating History, After Divorce He Had High-Profile Relationships, Engagements And More

Lead guitarist of KISS, Ace Frehley, passed away at the age of 74, after complications from a fall. Amid this, let's have a look at this dating history.

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Ace Frehley's Dating History, After Divorce He Had High-Profile Relationships, Engagements And More

Paul Daniel Frehley, famously known as Ace Frehley, passed away on October 16, 2025, after complications that were caused by a fall a few weeks back. Earlier, speculations were rife about his demise, but his representative dismissed the earlier speculations and revealed that the lead guitarist of KISS was alive and was on life support. However, on October 16, 2025, Ace Frehley's family, through a statement, confirmed the news of his passing at the age of 74. Ace Frehley left behind his legacy along with his ex-wife, Jeanette and daughter Monique. While his passing left everyone in shock, let's have a look at his dating profile.

Ace Frehley started playing guitar, reportedly from a young age, and it was in 1973 when he joined the band KISS. Ace was known for his space-themed persona, which brought him the title, 'The Spaceman'. Ace Frehley had a massive contribution to the band, be it in writing some fan-favourites, developing the hard rock sound, or his iconic guitar solos. However, he left the band in 1982 to pursue a solo career and re-joined in the 1990s, only to leave it again in 2002. Well, Ace Frehley carved a special place in the hearts of his fans throughout all the years. Along with his professional life, his personal life also grabbed a whole lot of attention. 

Ace Frehley's relationship with his wife, Jeanette Trerotola

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Ace Frehley kept his personal life mostly under wraps, but details about the same were often used to make headlines. It was in 1978 that he got married to Jeanette Trerotola. Two years later, in 1980, Ace Frehley and Jeanette welcomed their daughter, Monique, into their lives. Ace was married only once in his life; however, after several years of marital bliss, Jeanetter and Ace parted ways. It hasn't been confirmed whether the couple was legally divorced, as Ace reportedly said in some of his later interviews that they were still legally linked, given his wife's health issues. The reason for their divorce was never made public; however, in several of his interviews, Ace revealed that his rockstar lifestyle, including substance abuse, lifestyle strains and personal problems, caused a breakdown in his personal relationships as well.

Ace Frehley's high-profile relationships after his split from Jeanette Trerotola

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Ace Frehley's high-profile status naturally brought him a lot of attention, which was further intensified by details from his personal life. Following his divorce from Jeanetter, Ace Frehley reportedly started dating Audrey Hamilton, a groupie. While Ace Frehley and Audrey's relationship started back in 1979, it was short-lived and ended only two years later in 1981.

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Following his breakup with Audrey Hamilton, Ace Frehley started dating Wendy Moore. The couple reportedly started dating in 1998, as reported. It was in the same year that Wendy first met Ace at the Key Club on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. In her book, Wendy revealed that their first meeting was immediate and intimate, and on the day she met him, she accompanied him into his home, from where their relationship escalated.

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Over the time of their relationship, Wendy was more like a personal assistant to Ace. Wendy and Ace had a two-year-long relationship, and after their breakup, she released a tell-all book, Into the Void… Ace Frehley detailed several key and private details about her time with the guitarist, along with the hardships she had to navigate. She reportedly was dragged into using drugs. Wendy reportedly revealed in her book about being emotionally void while being with Frehley due to the strains their relationship had caused by the guitarist's substance abuse and lifestyle.

Ace Frehley's long-term engagements

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Ace Frehley, although he never got married after his marriage to Janette Trerotola ended, was engaged twice after that. Ace Frehley met Rachel Gordon back in 2008-2009, in San Diego, as reported. The couple started dating shortly after that. Apart from being romantically involved, Rachel and Ace had creative collaboration as they worked together on several of his music ventures. In the following interviews of the later years, Ace referred to Rachel as his 'fiancée', while sharing that they exchanged rings around the year 2010.

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The couple had been together for several years before parting ways. The duo's breakup was a messy one, and it was all public, leading to it ending on a sour note. During mid-2019, Rachel filed a restraining order against Ace, claiming threats, financial control and emotional abuse. Ace countered with his own claims of being harassed, although he didn't publicly reply to the claims, he answered through his legal team. However, it was during 2019, when the couple parted ways, making the breakup a public show, with all the allegations and legal filings and blame games.

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After his breakup with Rachel, Ace Frehley found love again in the arms of a teacher, Lara Cove. If the reports are to be believed, Ace Frehley and Lara Cove met back in 2018, and they have been together for several years. While it can't be confirmed whether they were engaged or not, the duo shared an adorable bond. In several of his interviews, Ace often described his relationship with Lara as a happy place. In 2024, the couple revealed that they had amicably parted ways. The reason for their breakup isn't known; however, afterwards, the lead guitarist of KISS chose to keep his personal life under wraps.

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In several of his interviews, Ace Frehley talked about his personal relationships and how they often faced setbacks due to his own lifestyle, substance abuse and personal problems. For the unversed, Ace Frehley reportedly had a fall accident a few weeks back, which led him to suffer from a brain bleed, which eventually claimed his life. His family, through a statement, confirmed the news of his passing, and it was also shared that he is survived by his wife and daughter. 

What do you think about Ace Frehley's personal life, filled with broken relationships, engagement and a marriage?

Also Read: Ace Frehley's Addiction Made Him Leave KISS, Daughter, Monique Was His Motivation Behind Sobriety

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