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Canadian rock singer Sass Jordan died Oct. 2 at age 65, her family announced. She had canceled her remaining 2026 performances after a July show because of a serious medical condition, and no cause of death has been disclosed. Jordan’s career included early 1990s U.S. rock hits and an influential early role in Taylor Hawkins’ path to Foo Fighters.
Sass Jordan, the Canadian rock singer whose early 1990s hits included “Make You a Believer” and who toured with a young Taylor Hawkins, died Oct. 2 at age 65, her family announced. Jordan had canceled her remaining 2026 performances after her last show in July, citing a serious medical condition; her family has not disclosed a cause of death.
Jordan’s family said she died surrounded by family. In its announcement, the family described her as “an inimitable force of nature” and “an irreplaceable being of light and joy.” The statement did not provide further details about her health or the circumstances of her death.
Jordan had performed her last show in July and canceled her remaining dates for 2026. At the time, a statement from her team referred to a “serious medical condition.” The original report by Consequence said no specific cause of death had been revealed.
Born in England and raised in Canada from age 3, Jordan recorded rock hits in Canada between 1988 and 1998. Her 1992 album Racine brought her wider U.S. attention, with “Make You a Believer” and “You Don’t Have to Remind Me” reaching the Mainstream Rock chart. “High Road Easy,” from 1994’s Rats, also reached the chart’s top 10, according to the report.
Jordan’s Influence on Rock Musicians
Jordan’s death marks the loss of a singer whose influence extended beyond her own recordings. She took Taylor Hawkins on tour as her drummer in the early 1990s, before his work with Alanis Morissette and his eventual move to Foo Fighters. That connection became part of the band’s public story: at a 2015 concert, Dave Grohl credited Jordan with helping Hawkins reach Foo Fighters.
Jordan also toured with prominent acts including Aerosmith, the Rolling Stones, Van Halen and AC/DC. Her publicist, Eric Alper, said she gave Canadian rock one of its most recognizable voices and “opened doors for the young musicians who came through her band.” Those are Alper’s characterizations of her legacy; her career details and Hawkins’ early work with her provide context for the connection.
Her work also reached listeners through collaborations and television. Jordan recorded “Trust in Me” with Joe Cocker for the soundtrack to The Bodyguard, and served as a judge on Canadian Idol from 2003 to 2008. The combination of chart success, touring and mentorship gave her a presence across several parts of the music industry.
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From ‘Racine’ to Foo Fighters
Jordan’s U.S. breakthrough came with Racine, her second album, released in 1992. Its two Mainstream Rock chart entries gave her recognition beyond Canada. She followed it with Rats in 1994, which included “High Road Easy.” The report describes these as chart successes; it does not provide exact chart positions for the first two songs.
Hawkins played drums for Jordan in the early 1990s and later toured with Alanis Morissette before joining Foo Fighters. At a Foo Fighters concert in 2015, Hawkins and Grohl brought Jordan onstage. Grohl told the crowd, “If it weren’t for Sass Jordan, Taylor Hawkins wouldn’t be in Foo Fighters.” The remark was an onstage tribute to Jordan’s role in Hawkins’ career.
Jordan’s career also included Canadian television and family life. She was a judge on Canadian Idol from 2003 through 2008. She was married to Derek Sharp, who served as lead singer of The Guess Who from 2008 to 2024. The report says she is survived by her daughter Stella and stepdaughter Brianne.
““On Oct 2 2026, surrounded by her loving family, Sass Jordan peacefully crossed over to the other side. She remains in our hearts, an inimitable force of nature. An irreplaceable being of light and joy!””
— Sass Jordan’s family
Cause of Death Remains Private
No cause of death has been announced in the available reporting. Jordan’s team had previously cited a “serious medical condition” when canceling her remaining 2026 performances, but neither the family announcement nor the report gives a diagnosis or says whether that condition was the cause of death.
The timing and details of the illness, including when it began, have not been disclosed. The family’s statement confirms that Jordan died on Oct. 2 and was surrounded by family; further medical details remain unknown.
Family and Career Tributes Continue
The family’s announcement provides the confirmed information available about Jordan’s death. The source report does not give details of a memorial, funeral arrangements or any planned public tribute, and none should be assumed. Further information may come from her family, publicist or representatives if they choose to share it.
For now, the public record of Jordan’s career includes her recordings, touring, television work and the musicians who played in her band. The 2015 Foo Fighters appearance, in which Hawkins and Grohl welcomed her onstage, remains a documented example of the connection between Jordan and Hawkins. Whether further tributes or events will be announced is not yet clear.
Key Questions
When did Sass Jordan die?
Her family said Jordan died on Oct. 2, 2026, at age 65.
What was Sass Jordan’s cause of death?
No cause of death has been disclosed in the available report. Her team had cited a serious medical condition when canceling her remaining 2026 performances.
How did Sass Jordan help Taylor Hawkins?
Jordan took Hawkins on tour as her drummer in the early 1990s. He later toured with Alanis Morissette and joined Foo Fighters. At a 2015 concert, Dave Grohl credited Jordan with helping Hawkins reach the band.
What songs was Sass Jordan known for?
Her U.S. rock chart songs included “Make You a Believer” and “You Don’t Have to Remind Me” from 1992’s Racine, along with “High Road Easy” from 1994’s Rats.
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