Kiss Frontman Apologises For Prince Death Comments

Gene Simmons has apologised for comments he made about Prince's death. In an interview with Newsweek the Kiss bassist called The Purple One's passing "pathetic" and that "[Prince's] drugs killed him".
Simmons took to Twitter to issue a statement last night apologising for the remarks. In the statement he explained that he was angry at drugs users because of his experiences as a rock musician.

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— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) May 11, 2016

Prince was found dead at his home in Paisley Park, Minnesota last month aged 57. No cause of death has been announced however it is now being investigated that the singer died may have died from an overdose of prescription medication.
In the interview Simmons went on to say, ""How pathetic that he killed himself. Don’t kid yourself, that’s what he did. Slowly, I’ll grant you... but that’s what drugs and alcohol is: a slow death". He has since faced criticism online with fans responding to his comments in a rather tongue in cheek manner.

Open letter to Gene Simmons:

Dear Gene,
Please shut your big tongued mouth.

Yours,
Prince fan.

— JC (@TheIndoorKite_) May 11, 2016

Gene Simmons called Prince's death "pathetic." He then put on facepaint & continued his life as an adult who dresses up as an action figure.

— Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) May 11, 2016

Simmons' views were also shot down his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley who said he was "embarrassed" by the "cold clueless" statements and offered his own apology.