Jill Sobule Death mourned by the President of the Glaad

After the tragic death of Jill Sobule on Thursday, the President and CEO von Glaad published an explanation in honor of the groundbreaking singer/songwriter.

“Jill was not just a player of the music – she was a beacon for queer artists, and I was incredibly lucky to call her a friend,” wrote Sarah Kate Ellis on Friday morning (May 2). “Long before it was safe or frequent, wrote and sang Jill about sexuality and identity with raw honesty and wit.

“At a time when all of this would have cost everything, she decided on the truth,” continued Ellis. “This courage has contributed to the way for today's artists such as Brandi Carlile, Tegan and Sara, Lil Nas X, Sam Smith, Adam Lambert and so many others who are now proud and open in their music.”

After Sobule's drama declared a desk-nominated musical F*ck 7th gradeThe Glaad Manager, who was concluded with the letter: “Jill was a rare light – terrible, fearless and full of heart. Her effect will live on through her art and through everyone who inspired it.

Sobule died at a house fire in Minnesota at the age of 66. The folk pop singer was the first artist to crack the top 20 of A Advertising board Chart with an explicitly gay song after her single “I Kissed a Girl” from 1995 achieved 20th place on today's alternative Airplay-Bill. She was also known for the single “Supermodel”, which was presented on which Unsuspecting Soundtrack.

Read the social media contribution from Glaad, who is looking for Soble Tribute here.