02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jill Sobule's final cryptic Instagram post haunts fans after tragic house fire fatality
The trailblazing singer-songwriter Jill Sobule passed away in a house fire in Minneapolis. Known for her iconic 1995 singles
I Kissed a Girl
and
Supermodel
, the singer's death was confirmed in a publication by her manager, John Porter.
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Porter told the
Minnesota Star Tribune
that Sobule passed away early on Thursday in a house fire in Woodbury. She was 66. Meanwhile, the authorities are currently probing the cause of the fire.
As per the reports, Sobule was due to perform at her native Denver on Friday and showcase material from her autobiographical stage musical
Fck 7
th
Grade
. The musical had won a Drama Desk nomination in 2023.
Jill Sobule's last post goes viral
The singer, days before her tragic death, made a cryptic post on Instagram. She had shared a black-and-white cartoon created by artist Jason Adam Katzenstein. It showed three siren-like figures, of which two are playing guitars and one is on the drums.
One of the three figures in the cartoon laments that all gigs are about luring sailors to their deaths, 'remember when it used to be about the music'.
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She captioned it by stating that it has been hard being on tour and that it has led to health issues. She sought advice, doctor, and physiotherapist recommendations in Los Angeles. 'I'll be there for a few weeks,' she added.
Fans of the singer speculated whether Sobule was struggling, given the exhausted tone of her caption coupled with the cartoon's message, stated a Pinkvilla report.
Since her passing, many have been posting their heartfelt tributes in the comments section of the post. A user thanked the songwriter for her music while another one said they were deeply saddened. 'What a life force,' the user added.
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A music legacy that broke barriers
Sobule's career spanned over three decades, during which she released 12 albums. Jill was celebrated not just for her musical talent but also for tackling sensitive issues through her lyrics. She has addressed things like anorexia nervosa, capital punishment, and queer identities in her music.
Her song
I Kissed a Girl
was one of the first openly queer-themed tracks to reach Billboard Top 20. This paved the way for queer representation in mainstream pop. Although her song is often confused with Katy Perry's 2008 track with the same name, the deceased singer's version carried a much more personal and political tone.
FAQs
Q: How did Jill Sobule die?
A: Jill Sobule passed away in a Woodbury, Minnesota, house fire. The cause is under investigation by authorities.
Q: What was Jill Sobule's most recent Instagram post?
A: She posted a cartoon of musicians turning into "sirens," with a caption explaining physical suffering and fatigue from touring. Fans have since interpreted it as potentially symbolic or emotional in retrospect.
