Sass Jordan passes away at 63

Sass Jordan passes away at 63: Canadian rock singer remembered as an ‘inimitable force of nature’(Image Credit: Instagram)

Canadian rock music has lost one of its distinctive voices. Sass Jordan, the Juno Award-winning singer known for her powerful vocals and songs including ‘Make You a Believer’ and ‘Tell Somebody,’ has passed away at the age of 63.

Jordan passed away on October 2, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones, her official social media accounts confirmed. The news comes weeks after Jordan stepped away from her remaining 2026 performances due to health concerns. Her representatives announced in September that she needed to focus on her health and recovery, although details about her medical condition were not made public.

Sass Jordan’s family shares emotional statement

Following the news, a message was shared on Jordan’s social media account: “She remains in our hearts, an inimitable force of nature. An irreplaceable being of light and joy!”

The family’s statement confirmed that Jordan was surrounded by her loved ones during her final moments.

No further details about the circumstances surrounding her passing have been disclosed.From Montreal beginnings to Canadian rock fameBorn in Birmingham, England, in 1962, Sarah Jordan moved to Montreal with her family when she was three. It was in Canada that she developed her musical identity, performing locally and working as a session singer before building a solo career.Jordan released her debut album, ‘Tell Somebody,’ in 1988.

Its title track became a Canadian hit, reaching No. 11 on the Canadian charts. The following year, she won the Juno Award for Most Promising Female Vocalist, marking an important early achievement in her career.Her 1992 album ‘Racine’ further established her reputation. It featured ‘Make You a Believer,’ one of the songs most closely associated with her career. Jordan also became familiar to television audiences as a judge on ‘Canadian Idol,’ appearing throughout the show's six seasons.

Sass Jordan’s musical legacy

Across a career spanning several decades, Jordan remained closely connected to blues and rock. Her official biography describes her as a trailblazer who made her mark in a male-dominated genre, while her music continued to reflect her powerful voice and strong stage presence.Her official website also highlighted her belief in the emotional power of music. Jordan had a simple belief about music: “Music is Medicine.”

It was a phrase that suited her career, as she spent decades performing the kind of rock that connected with audiences through its energy and emotion.For the people who followed her music, her passing leaves behind a voice that was hard to mistake for anyone else’s. She had been part of the Canadian rock scene for years, and songs like ‘Make You a Believer’ and ‘Tell Somebody’ remain an important part of how fans remember her.