Overview

• Jill Sobule, known for her 1995 hit 'I Kissed a Girl,' passed away in a house fire on May 1, 2025, in Woodbury, Minnesota, at the age of 66.
• Local authorities responded to the fire at approximately 5:30 a.m., and the cause remains under investigation by the police.
• Sobule was celebrated as a groundbreaking artist who brought LGBTQ+ themes into mainstream music, influencing generations of queer artists.
• Her career spanned over three decades, with twelve albums addressing personal and socially relevant topics, including her satirical hit 'Supermodel' on the Clueless soundtrack.
• Plans for the June 6 release of her musical's Original Cast Recording and a 30th-anniversary edition of her self-titled album are currently on hold.