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Jill Sobule, ‘I Kissed A Girl’ singer, dies in house fire at 66

May 1, 2025
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Jill Sobule, the singer behind the 1995 hit “I Kissed A Girl,” has died. She was 66.

She passed away following a fire at her Minneapolis home on Thursday, her rep told Variety.

The hitmaker’s manager, John Porter, described her as “a force of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture.”

Singer Jill Sobule performs at The Festival of Freedom Downtown Seder at the Museum of Jewish Heritage April 4, 2004 in New York City.
Jill Sobule has died. Getty Images
Singer Jill Sobule performs during the 15th Annual Bridge School Benefit October 21, 2001 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA.
The singer died after a fire broke out at her Minneapolis home, Variety reported. Getty Images

“I was having so much fun working with her,” Porter told the outlet. “I lost a client and a friend today. I hope her music, memory, & legacy continue to live on and inspire others.”

Sobule’s attorney, Ken Hertz, also mourned her death, saying, “Jill wasn’t just a client. She was family to us.

“She showed up for every birth, every birthday, and every holiday. She performed at our daughter’s wedding, and I was her ‘tech’ when she performed by Zoom from our living room (while living with us) during the pandemic.”
 

Singer Jill Sobule performs during the 15th Annual Bridge School Benefit October 21, 2001 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA.
She was 66.
Jill Sobule Live in Concert at City Winery on September 8, 2018 in New York City.
Sobule was described by her manager, John Porter, as “a force of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture.” Getty Images

Her spokesperson wasn’t immediately available to Page Six for comment.

Sobule skyrocketed to fame when she released “I Kissed A Girl” in the mid-90s.

The track made history by becoming one of the first gay-themed songs on the Billboard Top 20.

Jill Sobule at the 34th GLAAD Media Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 30, 2023 in Beverly Hills.
“I lost a client and a friend today. I hope her music, memory, & legacy continue to live on and inspire others,” he told the outlet. Variety via Getty Images
Sobule was supposed to perform in Denver on Friday. Stephen Lovekin/FilmMagic.com

She was also known for her 1995 song “Supermodel,” featured in the Amy Heckerling-directed film “Clueless.”

Sobule had plans to perform at Swallow Hill Music’s Tuft Theater in Denver on Friday night for her “Jill Sobule presents: Songs From F*ck 7th Grade & More” show.

The theater announced via a statement that the concert was canceled and a free “informal gathering” would occur instead.

“We are terribly saddened to share the news that Jill Sobule passed away,” the statement read.

The Swallow Hill Music’s Tuft Theater announced the cancellation. WireImage
r Jill Sobule performs onstage at Ford Theatre on September 7, 2013 in Hollywood, Calif
Sobule was best known for her 1995 tracks “Supermodel” and “I Kissed A Girl.” FilmMagic

“Jill was a beloved member of the Swallow Hill community, and we know she will be sorely missed,” the statement continued.

“We send our heartfelt condolences to all who knew her, and all who were moved, inspired, and entertained by her wonderful songs.”

Sobule released 12 albums throughout her three-decade career in the music industry.

The post Jill Sobule, ‘I Kissed A Girl’ singer, dies in house fire at 66 appeared first on Page Six.

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