# Sass Jordan Dies at 63

> Sass Jordan, once crowned female rock artist of the year, dies at 63.
- Title: Sass Jordan Dies at 63 · American Songwriter | Shortify
- Summary: Sass Jordan, once crowned female rock artist of the year, dies at 63. Sass Jordan, a female rock artist who won the 1992 Female Rock Artist of the Year…
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- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/1990s-rock-star-once-crowned-female-rock-artist-of-the-year-dead-at-63
- Author: Paige Gawley
- Published: 2026-10-04T14:48:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sass jordan, female rock artist, juno award, canadian idol, rock music, birmingham, montreal, music, culture
## Sass Jordan dies
Sass Jordan, best known for songs including 'High Road Easy' and 'Make You a Believer', died on Oct 2 at age 63.
## Instagram tribute post
Her Instagram post read: '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
## Poem in tribute
She included a poem expressing her readiness to move on without fear or regret.

> I'd rather quit this life Jumping with both feet Into the-you know what Without a backward look
## Early career
Jordan began fronting bands in Montreal clubs at age 16 and later joined The Pinups.
## Juno Award win
In 1989, Jordan won the Juno Award for Most Promising Female Vocalist of the Year.
## Female Rock Artist of the Year
Billboard named Jordan the Female Rock Artist of the Year in 1992 after her album Racine released.
## Key takeaway

Sass Jordan, a female rock artist who won the 1992 Female Rock Artist of the Year award, died at age 63.