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Jill Sobule, a name synonymous with bold storytelling and groundbreaking lyrics, has passed away in a tragic house fire in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was 66. Her death, confirmed by her publicist, marks the end of a unique voice in American music—one that fearlessly championed themes of identity, justice, and self-expression.

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Jill Sobule, the irreverent voice behind the 1995 queer anthem "I Kissed a Girl," has died at the age of 66 following a devastating house fire in Minneapolis. The tragedy, confirmed by her longtime manager John Porter, occurred early Thursday morning while Sobule was staying with friends, who also lost their home and pets in the blaze.

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