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Singer-Songwriter Jill Sobule Dies in Minnesota House Fire at 66

Known for her groundbreaking hit 'I Kissed a Girl,' Sobule's death was confirmed as investigations continue into the fire that also claimed her friends' home and dogs.

Jill Sobule performing during the Concert For America 2025 in Los Angeles in January.
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FILE - Singer Jill Sobule poses on a sofa before performing at New York's "Supper Club" March 19, 1997. (AP Photo/Rick Maiman, File)
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Overview

  • Jill Sobule, acclaimed for her 1995 song 'I Kissed a Girl,' died in a house fire on May 1 in Woodbury, Minnesota, at age 66.
  • The cause of the fire, which destroyed the home of her friends where she was staying, remains under investigation.
  • Sobule was a pioneer in LGBTQ+ representation, with 'I Kissed a Girl' being the first openly queer-themed track to reach Billboard's Top 20.
  • Her Denver concert scheduled for May 2 has been replaced by an informal tribute, with a formal memorial planned for the summer.
  • A posthumous release of the cast recording for her autobiographical musical 'F*ck 7th Grade' is set for June 6, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of her self-titled album.