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Sass Jordan Dies at 65
Sass Jordan, Canadian Idol judge and singer, dies at 65.
In brief
Sass Jordan, Canadian Idol judge and singer, dies at 65. Sass Jordan, singer and longtime Canadian Idol judge, died peacefully at 65 on October 2, 2026. Originally reported by Variety.
Sass Jordan dies
Sass Jordan, singer and longtime Canadian Idol judge, died peacefully at 65 on October 2, 2026.
Family confirms death
Her family confirmed her death, noting she died peacefully and was surrounded by loved ones.
Family describes her
They remembered her as an inimitable force of nature and an irreplaceable being of light and joy.
Career start
Jordan began her recording career in 1986 as co-lead vocalist on Bündock’s album Mauve.
Session singer
She quickly became a sought-after session singer in Montreal, most notably on The Box’s breakthrough L’Affaire Dumoutier (Say To Me…).
Band video appearance
Jordan appeared in the band’s video for Closer Together.
The main idea
Sass Jordan, singer and longtime Canadian Idol judge, died peacefully at 65 on October 2, 2026.
