Canadian rock singer Sass Jordan has died at 65. Her decades-long career included hit records and Canadian Idol.
Sass Jordan, the Montreal-raised Canadian rock singer and longtime television personality, died Oct. 2 at age 65, according to a statement released by her family. The statement said she died surrounded by family. A cause of death has not been announced.
Jordan was born in Birmingham, England, in 1960 and moved to Montreal with her family as a young child. She began performing in local bands as a teenager before establishing a recording career. Her debut album, “Tell Somebody,” was released in 1988, and she won the Juno Award for Most Promising Female Vocalist the following year.
Her breakthrough continued with the 1992 album “Racine,” which included the song “Make You a Believer.” Jordan also recorded and performed with major rock artists during her career, including Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC and Van Halen. Her work extended beyond her own recordings, including a duet with Joe Cocker for the soundtrack to the 1992 film “The Bodyguard.”
Jordan also became widely known to Canadian television audiences as a judge on “Canadian Idol.” She joined the program in 2003 and remained on the judging panel for all six seasons, while continuing to record and perform. Her later work included blues-oriented albums, including “Rebel Moon Blues” in 2020 and “Bitches Blues” in 2022.
In September, Jordan canceled her remaining 2026 performances after her team said she was dealing with a serious medical condition. No further details about her health were released. Her family said she is survived by her husband, Derek Sharp, daughter Stella Jordan-Sharp, stepdaughter Brianne Sharp and brother Daniel Jordan.
Jordan’s career spanned nearly four decades and included music, television and stage work. Her death was reported by Canadian and international entertainment outlets after the family announced her passing on social media.
Information from the Canadian Press as published by CBC and other Canadian outlets, PEOPLE, Billboard Canada and Jordan’s family statement.