Jill Sobule, ‘I Kissed a Girl’ Singer-Songwriter, Dies ​at 66

Jill Sobule, the singer-songwriter known ‍for her satirical hit “Supermodel,” featured in the movie​ Clueless,⁣ and the groundbreaking single “I ⁤Kissed a Girl,” has died at 66. ​Sobule’s manager, John Porter, confirmed her death.

Death Under ‍inquiry

Sobule’s body was discovered Thursday⁢ in a Woodbury, Minn.,‍ home following a house fire. Authorities are currently investigating the ​cause of the fire.

Tributes Pour In

Porter, in a statement to‌ the Hollywood Reporter, described Sobule as “a force of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture.”⁢ He added, “I was having so much fun working with her. I lost a client and a friend today. I hope her music, memory and legacy continue to live ⁣on and inspire others.”

Upcoming performance canceled

According to her website, Sobule ⁢was scheduled to perform Friday in‌ Denver, her ⁤hometown. The performance was intended to showcase songs from her autobiographical stage musical, ​ F*ck 7th Grade, which received a Drama ⁢Desk award⁣ nomination in 2023.

A​ Diverse musical Legacy

Sobule leaves behind a diverse body of work, ‍encompassing⁣ both deeply personal and socially conscious themes. Her recording career spanned over a dozen albums, beginning in 1990 with “Things here‌ Are Different,” produced by Todd Rundgren.

“I Kissed a Girl” and Chart Success

Her self-titled 1995 album featured “supermodel” and “I Kissed a Girl.” The latter ‍is widely considered one of the first⁢ openly LGBTQ-themed songs to break into the‍ Billboard Top 20, peaking ‍at No. 20 that ‍year.

Later Recognition

The song gained renewed attention in 2008 when Katy Perry released a single with the same title.