# Sass Jordan Dies at 65

> Sass Jordan, Canadian Idol judge and singer, dies at 65.
- Title: Sass Jordan Dies at 65 · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/music/people-news/sass-jordan-dead-canadian-idol-singer-1236898644
- Author: Isabelle Farina
- Published: 2026-10-04T17:37:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sass jordan, canadian idol, singer, death, canada, music, entertainment, business
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Sass Jordan, singer and longtime Canadian Idol judge, died peacefully at 65 on October 2, 2026.