US EditionJill Sobule, singer of iconic ’90s anthems ‘I Kissed a Girl’ and ‘Supermodel,’ dead at 66 in house fire
- Jill Sobule, a singer from Denver famous for her breakthrough 1995 tracks including the groundbreaking LGBTQ-themed hit and the song featured in the film "Clueless," passed away at 66 due to a house fire early Thursday morning in 2025.
- Jill Sobule's 1995 track "I Kissed a Girl" became a groundbreaking hit as the first Billboard Top 20 single to openly address LGBTQ themes, while her song "Supermodel," featured in the film "Clueless," played a key role in bringing her widespread popular attention.
- Sobule's death was announced by her publicity firm, which also stated a formal memorial celebrating her life and legacy will be held later in 2025.
- Her family and close friends, including her brother, sister-in-law, nephews, and cousins, remain to honor her memory.
- Sobule's passing marks the loss of an iconic singer whose 90s anthems broke new ground in music themes and gained cultural significance, with tributes planned to honor her influence.
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Jill Sobule, Musician of Same-Sex Anthem ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ Dies at 66
Jill Sobule, a singer and songwriter who found inspiration in social commentary such as a satirical jab at beauty obsessions with “Supermodel” and the hit “I Kissed a Girl” that became a same-sex anthem, died May 1 in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota. She was 66.
Fans gather in Denver to honor late singer-songwriter Jill Sobule
DENVER (KDVR) — What was supposed to be a concert at Swallow Hill Music turned into a heartfelt tribute Friday night, as fans and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Jill Sobule. The Denver-born singer-songwriter, best known for her 1995 hit “I Kissed a Girl,” died Thursday in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota. She was 66. What was supposed to be a concert at Swallow Hill Music turned into a heartfelt tribute Friday night, as fans and fr…
Jill Sobule, singer of ‘I Kissed a Girl’, dies by fire in her house: ‘It was a force of nature’
The stars go out, and as well as the death of Memo del Bosque, it was recently revealed that American singer Jill Sobule, known for songs such as ‘Supermodel’ and ‘I kissed a Girl’, died in a tragic accident. David Elkin, her publicist and friend who shared a letter to American media, confirmed the death of the singer. In addition, her manager, John Porter, wrote a message to fire her. “Jill was part of our family. She leaves us her music, her j…
Singer slated for TACAW show dies in house fire
Denver-native and musical artist Jill Sobule unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, May 1, before she was able to fly out for her performance scheduled for May 3 at The Arts Campus at Willits. Sobule’s show in Basalt is now canceled. She was set to perform an autobiographical musical, “Songs from F*ck the 7th Grade.” The show was a coming-of-age story that debuted in an off-Broadway show in 2022. Early reports indicate she passed away from a ho…
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