Sass Jordan, Singer and Longtime ‘Canadian Idol’ Judge, Dies at 65
Sass Jordan, the singer, songwriter and longtime “Canadian Idol” judge, died on Oct. 2. She was 65. Her family confirmed her death, noting that she “died peacefully” and was “surrounded by those who loved her most.” They remembered her as “an inimitable force of nature” and “an irreplaceable being of light and joy.” Jordan began […]
Sass Jordan, a singer, songwriter, and longtime judge on "Canadian Idol," has died at the age of 65. According to her family, she died peacefully on October 2, surrounded by loved ones. They remembered her as "an inimitable force of nature" and "an irreplaceable being of light and joy."
Jordan was a Montreal-raised rock singer with a career spanning nearly four decades. She was born in Birmingham, England, and released her debut album, "Tell Somebody," in 1988. The album earned her a Juno award for most promising female vocalist of the year in 1989. She also won several nominations for best female vocalist and released a second album, "Racine," in 1992, which included the hit "Make You a Believer."
The cause of Jordan's death has not been released. CityNews reported her age at 63, however Variety and CBC News reported it as 65.
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