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Montreal-raised Juno-award-winning singer Sass Jordan dies at 63

Montreal-born rock singer Sass Jordan, known for her nearly four-decade career, has died at the age of 63. Born in Birmingham, England, she grew up in Montreal and released her debut album "Tell Somebody" in 1988. Jordan won the Juno Award for most promising female vocalist in 1989 and was nominated multiple times for best female vocalist.

Her second album, "Racine," featured the hit "Make You a Believer." A post on her social media page announced her passing, describing her as an "inimitable force of nature" and "irreplaceable being of light and joy." She was surrounded by her family at the time of her death.

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