I Kissed A Girl Singer Jill Sobule Dies In Tragic House Fire Ahead Of Colorado Show
Jill Sobule tragically passed away in a house fire in Minneapolis, Minnesota and local authorities are trying to find out what caused the fire.
Jill Sobule, the talented US-based songwriter known for composing hit songs like I Kissed a Girl, which is known as the first openly gay-themed track, died in a house fire. The singer was scheduled to perform in her hometown Denver, Colorado, but now a free fan gathering has been organised at the same venue to celebrate her life and contributions.
Her manager, John Porter, confirmed the sad news and described Sobule as a 'force of nature" and a passionate supporter of human rights. Porter shared that he didn't just lose a client but a good friend. He now hopes that Sobule's songs and memories will continue to inspire people in the future.
As per Variety, Porter, in a statement, said, 'Jill Sobule was a force of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture. I was having so much fun working with her. I lost a client and a friend today. I hope her music, memory, & legacy continue to live on and inspire others."
Ken Hertz, her longtime attorney, shared, '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."
According to the Star Tribune, the Woodbury police received a call at around 5:30 am. When emergency teams reached the spot, they found the entire house was covered in flames. The homeowners informed them that someone might still be inside. Sadly, the police found a woman in her 60s dead inside the house. Right now, the local authorities are trying to find out what caused the fire.
Jill Sobule's website mentions that she created around twelve albums over thirty years. Her songs spoke about many important topics like the death penalty, eating disorders, stealing, having children, the French Resistance, teenage struggles, LGBTQ issues and religious politics. Even though her songs were about serious matters, Jill always kept them easy to connect with and did not try to push her opinions.
She started her music journey in 1990 with her first album Things Here Are Different, while her song Too Cool To Fall In Love got some attention on the radio. In 1995, Jill released a self titled album, which had two big hits Supermodel, featured in the movie Clueless and I Kissed A Girl, which made her popular.
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