Gene Simmons

Following Ace Frehley's death, Simmons suggested that poor lifestyle choices may have contributed to it, despite providing no established medical basis for his remarks. The comments provoked a backlash.

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The family of guitar technician Francis Stueber, who died of Covid during the 2021 tour, sued Simmons, Paul Stanley and management, among others, alleging inadequate protocols and delayed care.

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An employee at a Rock & Brews restaurant accused Simmons of touching her genitals during a photograph and filed a civil lawsuit.

A radio journalist accused Simmons of non-consensual sexual contact and inappropriate advances during an interview and photo session at a Rock & Brews establishment. The case was settled.

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Simmons publicly stated that women effectively had to choose between family and career, remarks widely criticised as sexist and revisited during other controversies concerning his behaviour towards women.

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Following appearances on Fox News, Simmons was accused of bursting into a meeting, exposing his chest, making obscene remarks and insulting employees. The network banned him from its premises and programmes.

Following Prince's death, Simmons publicly attributed his death to his drug-related choices and used the word 'pathetic', sparking considerable controversy.

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Simmons made very harsh remarks about people threatening to take their own lives, prompting a strong public reaction and a temporary boycott of Kiss songs by certain radio stations.

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A couple alleged that Simmons assaulted and threatened them after being filmed at a Los Angeles shopping centre. They filed a criminal complaint and a civil lawsuit.

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Make-up artist Victoria Jackson accused Simmons of pulling her against him and simulating sexual movements during a visit to ESPN studios. Simmons himself brought a declaratory action before she filed her complaint.

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