Gene Simmons Hospitalized After Malibu Car Accident Suspected Blackout

Reports from NBC Los Angeles indicate that KISS icon Gene Simmons was recently implicated in a vehicle accident in Malibu.The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department reportedly informed the news source that Simmons, aged 75, supposedly collided with a stationary automobile around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, specifically in the 25000 block of Pacific Coast Highway.Following a reported 911 call from an eyewitness, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department stated that Simmons communicated with emergency personnel, asserting that he lost consciousness or blacked out prior to impacting the parked car.Upon inquiry from Us Weekly, the L.A. County Sheriff’s Office verified the collision but withheld the driver's name.Celebrity Health Scares Through the YearsSimmons was reportedly admitted to the hospital post-collision; however, his wife, Shannon Tweed, disclosed to NBC4 Investigates that the artist has been released and is now recuperating at his residence.Tweed, married to Simmons since 2011, asserted that his doctors had recently altered his prescriptions and advised him to increase his water intake. She further alleged that during the incident, his SUV veered across multiple lanes, and, as the rock star himself recounted, her spouse lost consciousness while driving.Us has sought a statement from Simmons.Simmons has previously disclosed details about his cardiac ailment, atrial fibrillation (AFib).“I had never come across the term AFib, but roughly a decade ago, while we were touring, the stage temperature would escalate significantly due to all the lights,” he recounted during a March 2016 installment of The Doctors. “I began feeling lightheaded, sweating, and experienced shortness of breath. Consequently, I contacted a physician, who arrived and explained, ‘Alright, here’s the situation. There’s a condition known as AFib,’ and he elaborated. It was quite a lot to process.”Kiss Star Gene Simmons Charges Fans $12K to be 'Personal Assistant'The Mayo Clinic defines AFib as an erratic and frequently very fast heart rate, potentially elevating the danger of stroke and other cardiovascular issues.In March 2016, Simmons clarified that he had not experienced “recurrent issues” with his heart previously, attributing this to obtaining “ample rest and consuming abundant fluids.”“However, am I susceptible to AFib? Absolutely,” he confirmed back then.Simmons stood as an inaugural member of the iconic rock group KISS, alongside Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss. Following KISS’s farewell tour in December 2023, Simmons launched a new musical ensemble, the Gene Simmons Band, featuring Brent Woods, Zach Throne, and Brian Tichy.“I attempted to refrain from performing live, but it’s simply too enjoyable,” Simmons shared with Ultimate Classic Rock in a March interview. “My intention was to take a sabbatical for a couple of years after the band I'd been with for half a century chose to retire. I have other ventures — a dining establishment franchise, a film production company, many other things.”Gene Simmons Defends His 'DWTS' Comments After BacklashThe Gene Simmons Band’s repertoire includes tracks from KISS, several of Simmons’ solo recordings, and renditions of songs by other groups such as Led Zeppelin and The Beatles.“We cycle through songs; if a band member suggests, ‘Hey, how about [Cream’s] ‘Sunshine of Your Love?’ we exchange glances and ask, ‘In what key?’ and that’s it,” he conveyed to the publication. “We engage in discussions and invite young individuals, teenage artists, onto the stage. The essence is simply to enjoy ourselves.”