Canadian rock singer Sass Jordan has passed away at the age of 63, prompting tributes from fans and musicians who admired her powerful voice and decades-long career.
The Make You a Believer star’s death was confirmed by her family, who passed away on October 2, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Notably, the actual cause of death remains under wraps.
1. Sass Jordan died at 63
As per her family, Sass Jordan breathed her last at the age of 63 on October 2.
The major announcement described her as an “inimitable force of nature” and an “irreplaceable being of light and joy.”
2. She had recently stepped away from music
Only a few weeks ahead of her sudden demise, Jordan called off her remaining 2026 performances after her representatives stated she was dealing with a “serious medical condition.”
At the time, her team did not reveal the nature of the condition.
3. Reports have mentioned cancer
A report suggested that Jordan had been battling cancer, including comments attributed to rock radio personality Eddie Trunk.
However, her family has yet to confirm cancer as her cause of death, so it has yet to be verified.
4. She was a Juno Award winner
Jordan launched her debut album, Tell Somebody, in 1988 and won the Juno Award for Most Promising Female Vocalist in 1989. Her 1992 album Racine later produced songs including Make You a Believer.
5. Her legacy goes beyond her music
Jordan also gained popularity among the Canadian audiences as a judge on Canadian Idol.
She famously worked with a young Taylor Hawkins, who later became the drummer for Foo Fighters.
Sass Jordan leaves behind a career spanning nearly four decades and a lasting reputation as one of Canada’s distinctive rock voices.
