Legendary Canadian Singer Sass Jordan Passes Away at 63

WHO:

Billboard - Sass Jordan won a Juno Award in 1989.

Variety - Sass Jordan was a longtime judge on "Canadian Idol."

NY Post - Canadian singer Sass Jordan has passed away.

TMZ - Sass Jordan was known for her hits like "High Road Easy" and "Make You a Believer."

WHAT:

Billboard - Sass Jordan served as a judge on Canadian Idol for all six seasons.

Variety - Sass Jordan was remembered by her family as "an inimitable force of nature" and "an irreplaceable being of light and joy."

NY Post - Sass Jordan died at the age of 63.

TMZ - Her family announced her death on social media, stating she died "surrounded by her loving family."

WHEN:

Variety - Sass Jordan died at the age of 65.

NY Post - Sass Jordan died on Oct. 2, 2026.

TMZ - The family shared the news of her death on social media on the same day, Oct. 2, 2026.

(UPDATED October 4, 2026 22:00 UTC)

Sass Jordan, who won a Juno Award in 1989, has made a significant impact in the music industry. In addition to her musical achievements, she also served as a judge on Canadian Idol for all six seasons. Her contributions to both music and television have solidified her status as a prominent figure in Canadian entertainment.

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(UPDATED October 4, 2026 19:56 UTC)

Sass Jordan, a longtime judge on "Canadian Idol," has passed away at the age of 65. Her family remembers her as "an inimitable force of nature" and "an irreplaceable being of light and joy." Jordan's impact on the music industry and her vibrant personality will be deeply missed.

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(UPDATED October 4, 2026 18:29 UTC)

Canadian singer Sass Jordan has passed away at the age of 63, with her family announcing the news on social media. Known for her hits like "High Road Easy" and "Make You a Believer," Sass died surrounded by her loving family. The announcement was made on the same day she passed, October 2, 2026.