KISS legend Gene Simmons is recovering at home after being briefly hospitalized on October 7, 2025, following a car accident in Malibu. The 76-year-old musician reportedly fainted while driving his Lincoln Navigator, causing it to hit a parked car along the Pacific Coast Highway. Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simmons\u2019 wife, Shannon Tweed, assured fans that he\u2019s \u201cdoing well\u201d and that doctors simply adjusted his medications and encouraged him to stay hydrated \u2014 something she joked he\u2019s \u201cnot thrilled about.\u201d The Los Angeles County Sheriff\u2019s Department confirmed that Simmons lost consciousness before the minor collision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After returning home, Simmons left a message for NBC4 Investigates and later posted on X, telling fans, \u201cI\u2019m completely fine. Just a small fender bender \u2014 it happens, especially to bad drivers like me. All is well.\u201d The incident came just days after he and Shannon celebrated their wedding anniversary, which she marked with a heartfelt Instagram post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The timing comes ahead of the much-anticipated \u201cKISS Kruise Land Locked in Vegas\u201d event, set for November 14\u201316, 2025, at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The shows will feature unmasked acoustic and electric performances by KISS members and guest artists including Sebastian Bach and Bruce Kulick. Meanwhile, former bandmate Ace Frehley is also focusing on recovery after his own recent fall, pausing his 2025 tour to rest and heal. Fans continue to send their best wishes to both rock icons as they prioritize their health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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