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Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her 1995 hit "I Kissed a Girl," the first openly gay-themed song to reach the Billboard Top 20, died at age 66 in a Minnesota house fire. Her publicist confirmed the death, though the cause of the fire remains unclear. Sobule, a prolific artist with over a dozen albums, was also a pioneer in crowdfunding and a vocal advocate for human rights. Her death has been met with grief by fellow musicians and industry professionals, remembering her wit, talent, and impact on the music industry.

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