Popular 90s singer dies at 66 in tragic house fire

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Jill Sobule, known for her groundbreaking 1995 hit "I Kissed a Girl," has died at 66.

According to Variety, Sobule died in a Minneapolis house fire on Thursday.

Sobule first became a household name with "I Kissed a Girl," which is considered to be the first openly gay-themed song to make it into the Billboard Top 20. She was also known for her song "Supermodel," which was featured in a 1995 teen classic film called "Clueless," according to the New York Post.

“Jill Sobule was a force of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture. 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,” the singer’s manager, John Porter, said in a statement.

Her career spanned over three decades and started with her debut album "Things Here are Different." That album was best known for the song "Too Cool to Fall in Love." In total, her career includes 12 albums that take on multiple issues, including the death penalty, disordered eating, and issues that the LGBTQ+ community faces, according to CNN.

Sobule was set to perform in Colorado, with more dates planned across the United States in the summer and fall.

According to a statement from her PR firm, a formal memorial celebrating her life and legacy will be held later this year.