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Sass Jordan, Rock Singer, Dies at 65
Sass Jordan, Canadian rock singer who helped launch Taylor Hawkins' career, dies at 65.
In brief
Sass Jordan, Canadian rock singer who helped launch Taylor Hawkins' career, dies at 65. Sass Jordan, a Canadian rock singer who scored hits in the 1980s and 1990s, died at 65 after helping launch Taylor Hawkins' career with Foo Fighters. Originally reported by Consequence.
Sass Jordan dies
Sass Jordan, a Canadian singer who scored mainstream rock hits in the early 1990s, died October 2nd at age 65.
Medical condition
Jordan canceled her remaining 2026 performances after playing her last show in July, citing a serious medical condition.
Family statement
Her family announced her passing: 'On Oct 2 2026, surrounded by her loving family, Sass Jordan peacefully crossed over to the other side.'
“On Oct 2 2026, surrounded by her loving family, Sass Jordan peacefully crossed over to the other side.”
Early career
Jordan was born in England but raised in Canada after moving there at age 3, scoring rock hits from 1988 to 1998.
Breakthrough album
Her 1992 album Racine yielded Mainstream Rock hits 'Make You a Believer' and 'You Don't Have to Remind Me.'
Taylor Hawkins connection
Jordan took Taylor Hawkins on tour as her drummer in the early 1990s, helping launch his Foo Fighters career.
What matters most
Sass Jordan, a Canadian rock singer who scored hits in the 1980s and 1990s, died at 65 after helping launch Taylor Hawkins' career with Foo Fighters.
