Jill Sobule who was best known for her 1995 hit single, I Kissed a Girl, has tragically died in a house fire at her home in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, May 1, as confirmed by a representative to Variety. The singer was scheduled to perform in Denver on Friday at Swallow Hill Music's Tuft Theatre with a show titled, Jill Sobule presents: Songs From F*** 7th Grade and More.
Following the announcement of her death, 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 the publication, and said: "Jill Sobule was a force of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture."
He continued: "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, penned: "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."
The singer's long-time attorney, Ken Hertz, shared: "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 famed songstress was born in Denver in 1959 and made her mark on the music scene in 1990 following the release of her debut album, Things Here Are Different.
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