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Jill Sobule, singer of iconic '90s anthems 'I Kissed a Girl' and 'Supermodel,' dead at 66 in house fire


Jill Sobule, singer of 1995 hit tracks "I Kissed a Girl" and "Supermodel," has died at the age of 66.

CNN — Jill Sobule, singer of 1995 hit tracks "I Kissed a Girl" and "Supermodel," has died at the age of 66. Jill Sobule, singer of 1995 hit tracks "I Kissed a Girl" and "Supermodel," has died at the age of 66.Video above: Remembering those we lost in 2025Sobule died early Thursday morning in a house fire, according to a statement from her publicity firm.The Denver-born singer's song "I Kissed a Girl," off of her 1995 self-titled album, became the first openly LGBTQ-themed song to chart on the Billboard Top 20.She is perhaps best known for her single "Supermodel," also off her self-titled album, which was her second. "Supermodel" was prominently featured in the popular 1995 movie "Clueless," helping Sobule break through to the mainstream.Sobule's PR firm's statement said there will be a formal memorial celebrating the singer's life and legacy later this year.Sobule is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, her nephews, cousins and friends.This is a developing story and will be updated.

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