Jill Sobule is described as «a force of nature and human rights advocate,» whose «music is woven into our culture».
Jill Sobule, the award-winning singer-songwriter behind one of the first LGBTQ+ songs to hit the mainstream — I Kissed A Girl — has died in a house fire.
Her death in Woodbury, Minnesota, was announced by her publicist. It was not immediately clear how the fire started.
The 66-year-old’s manager, John Porter, called her «a force of nature and human rights advocate», whose «music is woven into our culture».
He said in a statement: «I was having so much fun working with her. I lost a client and a friend today. I hope her music, memory, and legacy continue to live on and inspire others.»
The White Lotus star Carrie Coon posted on social media: «Jill Sobule was so special. Heartbreaking news.»
Sharing a photo of herself with Sobule from 2001, singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman wrote on X: «We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Jill Sobule.
