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Gene Simmons Recovering After Malibu Crash as Rep Reports Return to Work

Family says a recent medication change may explain his loss of consciousness.

Overview

  • The 76-year-old KISS bassist was hospitalized Tuesday around 1 p.m. after losing consciousness while driving on Malibu’s Pacific Coast Highway.
  • The Los Angeles County Fire Department transported him to a nearby hospital after his SUV crossed multiple lanes and struck a parked car, according to NBC4 via People.
  • His wife, Shannon Tweed, said he is recovering at home and noted that doctors recently adjusted his medication.
  • A representative told People that he is fine and already back at work.
  • Simmons told fans on X that he is OK and described the crash as minor damage; KISS has announced a Nov. 14–16 KISS Army Storms Vegas event with unmasked appearances by Simmons, Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer.