Brief
Canadian rock singer Sass Jordan dies at 63
The Canadian Press reports the death of the four‑decade‑long career singer, with no cause of death released.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Montreal‑raised rock singer Sass Jordan, a Juno‑award‑winning artist whose career spanned nearly four decades, died at 63, the Canadian Press reported on Oct. 3, 2026.
What happened
Jordan’s own social‑media page posted on Saturday, Oct. 2, that she died the day before, "surrounded by her loving family." The post described her as an "inimitable force of nature" and an "irreplaceable being of light and joy." No cause of death was disclosed.
What the reports add
The Canadian Press noted that Jordan was born in Birmingham, England, and raised in Montreal. Her debut album, Tell Somebody, arrived in 1988, and she won the Juno award for Most Promising Female Vocalist in 1989. Her second album, Racine (1992), featured hits such as "Make You a Believer." The agency also highlighted her participation in the Concert for SARS Relief at Downsview Park in Toronto on July 30, 2003.
What was said
The social‑media announcement quoted Jordan’s own words describing herself as a "force of nature" and "being of light and joy," as reported by the Canadian Press.
How it came about
Jordan’s rise in the late 1980s and early 1990s earned her national recognition, culminating in a Juno win that placed her among Canada’s prominent female vocalists. Her continued presence in the Canadian music scene, including charity performances, kept her in public view for nearly forty years. Felo News previously covered the impact of Canadian music icons in its feature on Sway Dasafo, noting the broader cultural significance of award‑winning artists.
Key facts
- Sass Jordan died at age 63 on Oct. 2, 2026. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Jordan was born in Birmingham, England, and raised in Montreal. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- She won the Juno award for Most Promising Female Vocalist in 1989. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Her debut album "Tell Somebody" was released in 1988. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Jordan performed at the Concert for SARS Relief in Toronto on July 30, 2003. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Montreal-raised Juno-award-winning singer Sass Jordan dies at 63”
