The music world is still reeling from the loss of Ace Frehley, the legendary KISS guitarist who passed away at age 74 — but it was Beyoncé’s emotional revelation that left millions in tears.

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In a quiet, heartfelt interview, Beyoncé shared that she visited Frehley just days before his passing.

The two, who shared a mutual respect as boundary-breaking artists, reportedly spent hours talking about music, legacy, and the cost of fame.

“He looked at me with that same spark in his eyes,” Beyoncé said softly.

“And what he told me before I left… I’ll never forget.”

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While she didn’t reveal exactly what Frehley’s final words were, sources close to the singer said they left a “profound impact” on her — enough that she vowed to honor his final wish through her next project.

Fans immediately flooded social media with tributes, many moved by the unexpected friendship between the rock icon and the global pop superstar.

One user wrote, “This just proves that real artists recognize each other — beyond genres, beyond generations.”

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Representatives for Beyoncé later confirmed that she plans to dedicate a portion of her upcoming tour to Frehley’s memory, calling him “a rebel who taught us that music should never apologize for being loud, raw, and real.”

In a world of fleeting fame, this farewell feels timeless — a meeting of two legends, united in music, and in goodbye.