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Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her 1995 hit "I Kissed a Girl" and her activism, died in a Minneapolis house fire at age 66. Sobule's career spanned three decades, encompassing diverse musical styles and theatrical projects like the autobiographical musical "Fuck 7th Grade." She was a pioneer in music crowdfunding and her music tackled a wide range of social and political issues. A formal memorial is planned for the summer.

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