Jill Sobule, \u2018I Kissed a Girl\u2019 Singer-Songwriter, Dies Tragically at 66 in House Fire<\/p>\n
Trailblazing singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, best known for her 1995 hit \u201cI Kissed a Girl\u201d, has died at the age of 66 following a tragic house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota. The devastating incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, May 1, 2025, according to her publicity team and reports from local authorities.<\/p>\n
Fatal House Fire Under Investigation<\/p>\n
Police in Woodbury are currently investigating the cause of the fire that claimed Sobule\u2019s life. Known for her fearless storytelling and satirical edge, Sobule was preparing to mark a major career milestone with two upcoming projects \u2014 including a 30th anniversary reissue of her self-titled Atlantic Records album.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe was a force of nature and a human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture,\u201d said her longtime manager John Porter. \u201cI hope her music, memory, and legacy continue to live on and inspire others.\u201d
\nAn Underrated Voice with an Unmistakable Sound<\/p>\n
Born in Denver, Colorado, Sobule\u2019s journey through the music industry was defined by both resilience and originality. Though she first signed with MCA Records in 1990 and worked with the iconic Todd Rundgren, her debut didn\u2019t receive the attention it deserved, leading to early professional setbacks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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