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.
