Jill Sobule Dies in Woodbury House Fire at 66

Jill Sobule, the pioneering singer-songwriter best known for her 1995 hit 'I Kissed a Girl,' died at age 66 in a house fire at her Woodbury, Minnesota home. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, including the possible involvement of drugs, alcohol, carbon monoxide, and whether Sobule was alive when the fire began. Sobule was celebrated for candidly addressing LGBTQ+ themes, reproductive rights, and other social issues throughout her three-decade career and was also recognized for 'Supermodel' from the film 'Clueless.' She was an outspoken human rights advocate, praised for her passion and authenticity. Sobule had been scheduled to perform in Denver the weekend of her death, and her concert was turned into a memorial by grieving fans. Her influence as a musical storyteller and activist continues to resonate.