The stars go out, and as well as the death of Memo del Bosque, it was recently made known that the American singer Jill Sobuleknown for issues such as ‘Supermodel’ and ‘i Kissed A Girl’, He died in a tragic accident.
The singer’s death was confirmed by David Elkin, her publicist and friend who shared a letter to US media. In addition, his manager, John Porter, wrote a message to say goodbye.
“Jill was part of our family. He leaves us his music, his joy and his tireless will to change the world song by song. It was a force of nature And a tireless defender of human rights, whose music is woven in our culture, ”he said.
When his death was announced, different musicians and friends of the singer said goodbye with messages of affection. “This blow hurts. I am shock and I can’t process it. #Restinpower”, Confessed actress Margaret Cho.
Sobule had a concert in Denver this Friday. Instead, there will be an informal meeting organized by his friend Ron Bostwick, from the Radio105.5 The Colorado Sound station. Attendees can “share a story or a song,” according to their publicist.
What happened to Jill Sobule? The tragic accident that killed her
According to media reports such as Telemundo New Yorkthe singer died in a fire At home on May 1. The singer was 66 years old at the time of dying.
The causes that originated the fire are unknown so far; What is known is that they reported a Incendio and Woodburya city approximately 16 miles east of Minneapolis, United States.
When rescuers arrived after the report, made around 5:30 am on Thursday (local time), they found the body of a woman who was later identified as the American singer, with burns and without vital signs.
The Minneapolis authorities already investigate the case, and it is expected that in the next few days there are details of what happened in Jill’s house.
Who was Jill Sobule?
Jill Sobule was a singer -songwriter Born in Denver, Colorado, on January 16, 1959, and ventured more than 30 years ago in music in an unconventional way. He described herself as “a shy girl who preferred to observe before participating.”
Recognized for its irreverent style and to address social issues such as gender identity and the rights of the LGBT+community, the death penalty, food disorders and politics, as well as sexual freedom and reproduction.
His name achieved international fame in 1995 with success ‘I Kissed a Girl’a song that told the story of a woman who kissed another.
Although it was vetoed in some radio stations in the southern United States, the song became an icon of LGBTQ+visibility. That same year, his subject ‘Supermodel’ It was part of the successful soundtrack of the film Cluelessstrengthening its presence in pop culture of the 90s.
An independent and committed career
Throughout his career, Jill Sobule launched 12 albums in which he mixed humor, social criticism and a very personal sensitivity. His musical style was strongly influenced by artists such as Warren Zevon and Randy Newman, and managed to combine pop with an acute and ironic narrative.
Given the challenges of the record industry, it was one of the pioneers in the use of Collective financing (crowdfunding) to produce your music. In 2008, he raised thousands of dollars directly from his followers to launch an independent album, long before platforms such as Kickstarter became popular.
Beyond music
Jill Sobule also ventured into the theater with a autobiographical musical Out of Broadway in 2022, where he shared personal stories through his songs. In addition, it had an appearance in the series The Simpsons In 2019, showing his versatility as an artist.
He collaborated with great music names like Neil Young, Billy Bragg y Cyndi Lauper, and was widely respected for his authenticity, commitment to human rights and a strong connection with his audience.
