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Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Police launch investigation into I Kissed A Girl singer Jill Souble's death after house fire
Authorities have launched a formal investigation into the untimely death of singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, best known for her groundbreaking hit 'I Kissed a Girl' The music world is mourning the loss of Jill Sobule, known for her 1995 hit single "I Kissed a Girl", who has tragically died at the age of 66. The singer-songwriter tragically died in a house fire in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, May 1, as confirmed by a representative to Variety. Police in the suburb of Woodbury are now investigating the cause of the fire at the house where Sobule was found, the Star Tribune reported. Jill was scheduled to perform in Denver on Friday at Swallow Hill Music's Tuft Theater with a show titled "Jill Sobule presents: Songs From F--k 7th Grade and More." In light of her passing, the theater will host an informal gathering led by her friend Ron Bostwick from 105.5 FM. Her manager, John Porter, released a heartfelt statement to the publication, saying: "Jill Sobule was a force of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture." He went on to express his personal loss: "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." Sobule's passing has left a deep void in the hearts of those who knew her, both personally and professionally. Among them is her booking agent, Craig Grossman, who reflected on the rare connection they shared: 'I was fortunate enough to get to know Jill beyond a professional relationship. No one made me laugh more. Her spirit and energy shall be greatly missed within the music community and beyond.' Her attorney and longtime friend, Ken Hertz, echoed that sentiment, offering a glimpse into the closeness of their bond. 'Jill wasn't just a client. She was family to us. She showed up for every birth, every birthday, and every holiday. She performed at our daughter's wedding, and I was her 'tech' when she performed by Zoom from our living room (while living with us) during the pandemic,' he said. Born in Denver in 1959, Sobule rose to prominence with her 1990 debut Things Here Are Different. But it was her self-titled 1995 album Jill Sobule that catapulted her into cultural significance. The release featured 'I Kissed a Girl,' a song that broke ground as one of the earliest mainstream tracks to unapologetically center LGBTQ+ identity, earning a spot on the Billboard Top 20. That same album gave fans the iconic anthem 'Supermodel,' further solidifying her place in pop culture. Never one to shy away from tough conversations, Sobule embedded activism into her art. Her lyrics tackled everything from reproductive rights to eating disorders, from shoplifting to capital punishment - and she didn't hesitate to critique political movements like MAGA through her work. She leaves behind her brother James and his wife Mary Ellen, nephews Ian Matthew and Robert, and Robert's wife Irina. A wide circle of cousins and friends also mourn her loss. A public memorial celebrating her life and artistic legacy is planned for this summer.
Irish Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Iconic '90s singer dies aged 66 after tragic house fire
The music world is mourning the loss of Jill Sobule, known for her 1995 hit single, I Kissed a Girl, who has tragically died at the age of 66. The singer-songwriter tragically died in a house fire in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, May 1, as confirmed by a representative to Variety. Jill was scheduled to perform in Denver on Friday at Swallow Hill Music's Tuft Theater with a show titled "Jill Sobule presents: Songs From F--k 7th Grade and More", reports The Mirror US. In light of her passing, the theatre will host an informal gathering led by her friend Ron Bostwick from 105.5 FM. Her manager, John Porter, released a heartfelt statement to Variety, saying: "Jill Sobule was a force of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture. "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." Jill's booking agent, Craig Grossman, said: "I was fortunate enough to get to know Jill beyond a professional relationship. No one made me laugh more. Her spirit and energy shall be greatly missed within the music community and beyond." Ken Hertz, Jill's longtime attorney, added: "Jill wasn't just a client. She was family to us. She showed up for every birth, every birthday, and every holiday. She performed at our daughter's wedding, and I was her 'tech' when she performed by Zoom from our living room (while living with us) during the pandemic." The songstress was born in Denver in 1959 and made her mark on the music scene in 1990 with her debut album, Things Here Are Different. Five years on, Jill dropped her eponymous album Jill Sobule, which featured her groundbreaking track, I Kissed a Girl. This was one of the first openly LGBTQ+ songs to make it into the Billboard Top 20. The album also boasted her popular single, Supermodel. Jill was a staunch human rights advocate, using her music as a platform to address challenging issues such as capital punishment, anorexia nervosa, shoplifting, reproduction and the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, James and Mary Ellen Sobule, and her beloved nephews, Ian Matthew and Robert and Robert's wife Irina. She is also survived by numerous beloved cousins and countless friends. There will be a formal memorial celebrating her life and legacy later this summer.
Daily Record
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'I Kissed a Girl' singer Jill Sobule dies aged 66 after fire rips through home
Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her 1995 hit single "I Kissed a Girl", has died at the age of 66 after a fire broke out at her home, a representative has confirmed. Jill Sobule, known for her 1995 hit single "I Kissed a Girl", has tragically died at the age of 66 in a house fire as the music world mourns her loss. The singer-songwriter sadly died in a blaze inside a home in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, May 1, as confirmed by a representative to Variety. Jill was scheduled to perform in Denver on Friday at Swallow Hill Music's Tuft Theater with a show titled "Jill Sobule presents: Songs From F--k 7th Grade and More." Now the theater will host an informal gathering led by her friend Ron Bostwick from 105.5 FM in light of her passing, reports the Mirror. Her manager, John Porter, released a heartfelt statement to the publication, which read: "Jill Sobule was a force of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture." He went on to express his personal loss: "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", reports the Mirror US. Jill's booking agent, Craig Grossman, spoke about how funny she was. He noted: 'I was fortunate enough to get to know Jill beyond a professional relationship. No one made me laugh more. Her spirit and energy shall be greatly missed within the music community and beyond.' Ken Hertz, Jill's longtime attorney, also shared his sentiments about hoe she was like family to him. He added: "Jill wasn't just a client. She was family to us. She showed up for every birth, every birthday, and every holiday. She performed at our daughter's wedding, and I was her 'tech' when she performed by Zoom from our living room (while living with us) during the pandemic." The songstress was born in Denver in 1959 and first made her mark on the music scene in 1990 with her debut album, "Things Here Are Different." Five years on, Jill dropped her eponymous album Jill Sobule, which featured her groundbreaking track "I Kissed a Girl." This was one of the first openly LGBTQ+ songs to make it into the Billboard Top 20. The album also boasted her popular single "Supermodel." Jill was a staunch human rights advocate, using her music as a platform to address challenging issues such as capital punishment, anorexia nervosa, shoplifting, reproduction and the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, James and Mary Ellen Sobule, and her beloved nephews, Ian Matthew and Robert and Robert's wife Irina. She is also survived by numerous beloved cousins and countless friends. There will be a formal memorial celebrating her life and legacy later this Summer. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I Kissed a Girl' singer Jill Sobule dies aged 66 after fire rips through her home
Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her 1995 hit single "I Kissed a Girl", has died at the age of 66 after a fire broke out at her home, a representative has confirmed The music world is mourning the loss of Jill Sobule, known for her 1995 hit single "I Kissed a Girl", who has tragically died at the age of 66. The singer-songwriter tragically died in a house fire in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, May 1, as confirmed by a representative to Variety. Jill was scheduled to perform in Denver on Friday at Swallow Hill Music's Tuft Theater with a show titled "Jill Sobule presents: Songs From F--k 7th Grade and More." In light of her passing, the theater will host an informal gathering led by her friend Ron Bostwick from 105.5 FM. Her manager, John Porter, released a heartfelt statement to the publication, saying: "Jill Sobule was a force of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture." He went on to express his personal loss: "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", reports the Mirror US. Jill's booking agent, Craig Grossman, noted: 'I was fortunate enough to get to know Jill beyond a professional relationship. No one made me laugh more. Her spirit and energy shall be greatly missed within the music community and beyond.' Ken Hertz, Jill's longtime attorney, also shared his sentiments: "Jill wasn't just a client. She was family to us. She showed up for every birth, every birthday, and every holiday. She performed at our daughter's wedding, and I was her 'tech' when she performed by Zoom from our living room (while living with us) during the pandemic." The songstress was born in Denver in 1959 and made her mark on the music scene in 1990 with her debut album, "Things Here Are Different." Five years on, Jill dropped her eponymous album Jill Sobule, which featured her groundbreaking track "I Kissed a Girl." This was one of the first openly LGBTQ+ songs to make it into the Billboard Top 20. The album also boasted her popular single "Supermodel." Jill was a staunch human rights advocate, using her music as a platform to address challenging issues such as capital punishment, anorexia nervosa, shoplifting, reproduction and the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, James and Mary Ellen Sobule, and her beloved nephews, Ian Matthew and Robert and Robert's wife Irina. She is also survived by numerous beloved cousins and countless friends. There will be a formal memorial celebrating her life and legacy later this Summer.
