Ace Frehley Announces Split With Fiancee

Ace Frehley, the iconic original KISS guitarist, has announced his split from his fiancée, Lara Cove, after nearly six years together.

The couple had been living in Sparta, New Jersey, but Ace announced his June 15 concert at the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia. Before launching into the song “Rock Soldiers,” Ace shared with the crowd:

“I broke up with my ex, Lara. Sorry. She’s gone. I still care about her. Wonderful girl, beautiful girl. We decided to part our own ways, and she’s happy, I’m happy. It was just time. Things go south, right? Three out of four marriages end after five years in this country, statistically. I don’t wanna be a bearer of bad news, but that’s reality.”

Lara also addressed the breakup in a heartfelt message on her My Art Of Glass Facebook page. She wrote:

“Dear friends and followers, after much thought and heartfelt conversations, Ace and I have decided to part ways. Our love and respect for each other remain strong, and we will always treasure the bond we’ve shared and the memories we’ve created together. This decision is a step we are taking as we both embark on new paths in our lives.”

She continued:

“I refuse to say one bad word about him and will not be discussing our breakup further. This statement is the only comment I will make on the matter, out of respect for him and my own integrity. I am grateful for the support and kindness you have always shown us. Please continue to extend that love as we navigate this new chapter.”

Ace and Lara had been sharing glimpses of their life together on his YouTube channel, with videos of their grocery shopping and looking for a new printer. In a September 2020 interview with AXS TV’s “At Home And Social With,” Ace explained why he moved back to the East Coast after living in California for several years. He said:

“I originally grew up in the Bronx. I’m a native New Yorker. [In 2018], I hooked up with an elementary school teacher in New Jersey, moved in with her, her two kids and a dog, and now I’m a New Jerseyite.”

Reflecting on their relationship, Ace recounted how they met at a KISS convention in New Jersey in December 2018. He said:

“Her name’s Lara Cove. And I met her on December 7th [2018] at a KISS convention in New Jersey that I was actually performing [at]. She had a booth with these mugs featuring paintings of me, Paul [Stanley], Gene [Simmons], and Peter [Criss]. She gave me one of me. We got to talking, and then she came to one of my shows subsequently, several months later. And one thing led to another.”

Ace expressed excitement about their shared plans before the split, including purchasing a large house where he intended to build a state-of-the-art recording studio. Despite their breakup, Ace continues to focus on his music career.