Jill Sobule tragically passed away at the age of 66 after a deadly incidence at her residence.
The Supermodel hitmaker's representative, John Porter, confirmed to Variety that the singer died in a deadly house fire in Minneapolis on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
However, the manager did not reveal further details of her death.
He stated, "Jill Sobule was a force of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture, I was having so much fun working with her."
"I lost a client and a friend today. I hope her music, memory, & legacy continue to live on and inspire others," the manager lamented.
Jill was globally known for her 1995 iconic song I Kissed a Girl, which is widely regarded as the first openly lesbian pop song to peak in the Billboard Top 20.
Jill Sobule announced herself as bisexual
The Lucy at the Gym crooner announced herself as bisexual in 2002, at the time she also opened up to The New York Times about her struggles after transforming her gender.
Jill stated, "All anyone wanted to know was, what was I? It was a weird thing because there was a part of me that wanted to say I'm bisexual, but I just didn't want to get into that."
"There was a big debate about me, and people were saying, oh, she's such a closet case she won't come out and say she's a lesbian," she added.
Hollywood figures poured in tribute for deceased artist
Shortly after Jill Sobule's death was announced and made public, several Hollywood figures, including Sarah Thyre, Margaret Cho, The Fixx, and others, began pouring in their somber tributes to the late artist.
