Rock icon whose career spanned 4 decades dead at 63: ‘An inimitable force of nature’
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Key Points:
- Sass Jordan, a beloved rock singer and TV personality, has died at the age of 63, with her family announcing her passing on October 2, 2026.
- In September 2026, Jordan canceled the remainder of her tour due to a serious medical condition, focusing on health and recovery.
- Born in Birmingham, England, and raised in Montreal, Jordan had a four-decade music career, winning a Juno Award in 1989 and achieving international success with her 1992 album "Racine."
- She performed with major acts such as Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, and AC/DC, and also found success in blues music, with her album "Rebel Moon Blues" reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Blues charts.
- Jordan released 10 albums throughout her career, served as a judge on "Canadian Idol" for six seasons, and portrayed Janis Joplin in the stage production "Love, Janis."
