Groundbreaking singer and songwriter Jill Sobule had died on the age of 66.
Sobule died in a home hearth in Minneapolis, a consultant for the singer confirmed to Selection.
“Jill Sobule was a drive of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our tradition. I used to be having a lot enjoyable working along with her. I misplaced a shopper and a buddy at the moment. I hope her music, reminiscence, & legacy proceed to stay on and encourage others,” her supervisor, John Porter, stated to Selection.
Her lawyer, Ken Hertz, additionally launched a press release to the outlet about Sobule’s demise.
“Jill wasn’t only a shopper. She was household to us. She confirmed up for each delivery, each birthday, and each vacation. She carried out at our daughter’s marriage ceremony, and I used to be her ‘tech’ when she carried out by Zoom from our lounge (whereas residing with us) through the pandemic,” he shared.
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It has not been made clear as to what began the home hearth that killed Sobule began. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, James and Mary Ellen Sobule in addition to her nephews.
The singer is finest recognized for her hit tune “I Kissed a Lady,” which grew to become a landmark single on the Billboard charts “I Kissed a Lady” was launched in 1995 and have become the primary brazenly gay-themed tune to chart within the high 20.
Sobule can be recognized for the tune “Supermodel,” which appeared within the movie Clueless. Each “Supermodel” and “I Kissed a Lady” appeared on her self-titled album. “Supermodel” grew to become a light success in Australia the place it went on to peak within the high 60 of the chart there.
Her final album was 2018’s Nostalgia Kills and her final notable charting single was 1997’s “Bitter.”
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