Singer, songwriter Jill Sobule dies in house fire

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Jill Sobule, the celebrated singer-songwriter known for her pioneering LGBTQ+ anthem “I Kissed a Girl”, has died in a house fire.

Her death was confirmed by her publicist in Woodbury, Minnesota. The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

At 66 years old, Sobule was remembered by her manager, John Porter, as “a force of nature and human rights advocate” whose work left a lasting cultural impact.

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.”

White Lotus star Carrie Coon posted on social media: “Jill Sobule was so special. Heartbreaking news.”

Singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman shared a 2001 photo of herself with Jill Sobule on X, writing: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Jill Sobule. Let’s honor the incredible singer-songwriter she was by listening to her music.”

Sobule had been scheduled to perform in Denver on Friday night. The show will now be held as a tribute to her. A formal memorial is expected later this summer.

Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Sobule released 12 albums addressing a wide range of social and personal topics, including capital punishment, eating disorders, reproductive freedom, and LGBTQ+ rights.

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Her debut album, Things Here Are Different, was released in 1990. She gained mainstream attention in 1995 with Supermodel, featured in the film Clueless, and “I Kissed a Girl”, which, despite being banned by certain radio stations in the southern U.S., broke into the Billboard Top 20.

Interest in her music resurged in 2008 when another hit with the same title, I Kissed a Girl by Katy Perry, topped charts around the world—though it was not a cover.

In addition to her music career, Sobule starred in an autobiographical off-Broadway musical based on her life experiences.

She was also a pioneer in fan-funded music, raising significant support online in 2008 after setbacks with multiple record labels.

Born in Denver, Colorado, on January 16, 1959, she performed with well-known names including Neil Young, Cyndi Lauper, and Billy Bragg, and was known for improvising her setlists during live performances.

She appeared in a 2019 episode of The Simpsons.

Speaking in a 2023 interview, she said: “In a good way, I feel like I’m still a rookie. There’s so much more to do and I haven’t done my best yet.”

Sobule is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, James and Mary Ellen Sobule, as well as her nephews and extended family.

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