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Beloved Singer Jill Sobule Dies in Tragic Fire

5/4/2025

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Jill Sobule, the beloved singer/songwriter behind the iconic 1996 hit "I Kissed a Girl," tragically passed away at 66 in a devastating house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota. Just days before her untimely death, she was on tour and set to perform in Denver. Sobule's legacy as a trailblazer in music and a passionate advocate will forever resonate in the hearts of her fans.

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Jill Sobule, the beloved singer/songwriter behind the iconic 1996 hit "I Kissed a Girl," tragically passed away at 66 in a devastating house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota. Just days before her untimely death, she was on tour and set to perform in Denver. Sobule's legacy as a trailblazer in music and a passionate advocate will forever resonate in the hearts of her fans.