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Sass Jordan Dies at 65 After Cancelling 2026 Shows

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 12:28 AM UTC · How we work

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Sass Jordan Dies

Canadian rock singer Sass Jordan died at age 65 on October 2, 2026, surrounded by family.
Her family did not disclose a cause of death.
Jordan served as a permanent judge on Canadian Idol for all six seasons, 2003-2008.
Her 1992 album Racine yielded “Make You a Believer,” which reached #11 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart.

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Sass Jordan Cancels Shows

Jordan's family announced her death on Instagram, calling her an “inimitable force of nature.”
She canceled remaining 2026 Ontario and Quebec shows in September because of a serious medical condition.
Reports said she was battling cancer, but the family has not confirmed the diagnosis.
Glenn Hughes, Lee Aaron and Mike Garson posted heartfelt tributes online.

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Sass Jordan Dies

Canadian rock singer Sass Jordan died at age 65 on October 2, 2026, surrounded by family.
Her family did not disclose a cause of death.
Jordan served as a permanent judge on Canadian Idol for all six seasons, 2003-2008.
Her 1992 album Racine yielded “Make You a Believer,” which reached #11 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart.

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