Overview

• Jill Sobule passed away in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota, on May 1, 2025, at the age of 66; the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
• Sobule's groundbreaking 1995 song 'I Kissed a Girl' was the first openly gay-themed track to break into the Billboard Top 20, marking a cultural milestone.
• Her diverse three-decade career included 12 albums, hits like 'Supermodel,' and the Drama Desk-nominated musical 'Fuck 7th Grade,' with its cast recording set for release on June 6.
• A summer memorial is being planned to honor Sobule's life and contributions, while her Denver concert scheduled for May 2 has been replaced by an informal tribute gathering.
• Sobule was a trailblazer in crowdfunding for music, raising $75,000 in 2008 for her album 'California Years,' and is remembered as a passionate advocate for human rights and LGBTQ+ visibility.