In June 2021, Nightbirde performed during the 16th season auditions on America's Got Talent. AFTER battling cancer for more than five years, America's Got Talent star Jane Marczewski reportedly died at age 31. The tragic news comes after the Ohio native, who was an early favorite to win AGT, withdrew from the competition in August amid her battle with the disease. Rest In Peace, Jane, the show said in a statement to CNN. "Those who knew her enjoyed her larger-than-life personality and sense of humor. WebSinger Jane Marczewski, known by her stage name as Nightbirde, died on Feb. 19 after her 4-year battle with cancer. 2 trending on YouTube. [24] Her cancer recurred in 2019,[21] and she was given three to six months to live,[7] but she was again declared cancer-free in 2020. ", Prior to the season 16 finale, Cowell told PEOPLE exclusively that Nightbirde was "really ill and could not make the finals. Discovery Company. As reported byThe Story Watch, Nightbirde said that she witnessed birds singing at her window in three consecutive dreams. Nightbirde said that shepicked the phrase"It's OK" since it's one she's found telling herself out loud a lot over the year. Were all a little lost and its alright., A post shared by Nightbirde (@_nightbirde), Jena Malone Opens Up About Being Sexually Assaulted During, NBA, Velocity Capital Invest in Social Analytics FirmVideocites, 'You Must Remember This' Unveils New Season Unzipping Steamy, Travis Scott Reportedly Caused $12,000 in Damages During, High Noon Is Launching A Brand-New Tequila Seltzer For Spring, TVLine is a part of Penske Media Corporation. ", "Its wild to think about it because that was only four months ago, when I was at my worst and really believing that I was going to die. Her lasting legacy will be the gift of hope she gave to so many through her music and the strength she found in Jesus.". ", "As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.". We must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. My point of view this summer has been astounding. Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. [24][23] In April 2019, she opened for Tori Kelly at Liberty University. She impressed judge Simon Cowell with her positivity and resolve. "We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss," they said in a statement. What a miracle that the pain Ive walked through can be reworked into beauty that makes people all over the world open their eyes wider., Tributes poured in for the talented singer. The next thing I know, Imgoing through a divorcewhile fighting this disease.". "[55], At the age of 31, Marczewski died from the disease on February 19, 2022. "Her life was nothing close to easy, but she lived it with true joy and strength," Katelyn said. "Two percent is something and I wish people knew how amazing it is. Her determination to fight this terrible illness was remarkable. "We Love you, Nightbirde," 'AGT' host Terry Crews wrote on Instagram. Marczewski had skyrocketed to fame after winning the Golden Buzzer on "America's Got Talent" in June 2021. She stated: Honestly, things have been pretty brutal. Updated Howie Mandel also shared a tribute to Macrzewski in a Twitter post on Monday: "@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives.we must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. ", "On top of all that, I then realize my marriage is ending. [58][59] A celebration of life, which was livestreamed,[60] was held at Cornerstone Church in Ohio on March 4, 2022. "[40][41] She appeared via remote broadcast during the live quarterfinals of AGT to express gratitude, and gave an update about her health on August 11, 2021. [12], Marczewski was a 2009 graduate of Licking County Christian Academy,[13] and graduated from Liberty University[14][15] (in Lynchburg, Virginia) with a marketing communications degree. This isn't how the story was supposed to go. We are saddened to learn about@_nightbirdes Passing, he wrote. "The message that 'Its okay, its okay. We Love you, Nightbirde," host Terry Crews shared on Instagram Monday. ", A post shared by America's Got Talent - AGT (@agt), "AGT" host Terry Crews posted a photo of Marczewski on his Instagram with the caption, "We Love you, Nightbirde. 14 on iTunes in December 2021. ", She continued: "It's restored my faith in humanity a lot to see people come together just over the fact that we all hurt, we all suffer and we all have the potential to overcome.". Marczewski was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, which would be the first of her three recurring cancer diagnoses, culminating in 2019, when a doctor informed her that she had just three months to live. [8][35][36] The song became No. "I am so sad to announce that I wont be able to continue forward on this season of AGT," she wrote on Instagram at the time. The sister of late America's Got Talent star Jane Marczewski has issued aheartbreaking tribute to the singerafter she passed away over the weekend following a lengthy battle with cancer. But this is a photo of myself from last week where I felt pretty, and alive, and awake, and human, and real, she wrote. Monday, in a statement to TODAY on behalf of Americas Got Talent," the show shared its condolences for Marczewski: Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions. She later had to withdraw midway through the season, revealing at the time her health had "taken a turn for the worse" since her audition. Jane Nightbirde Marczewski passed away yesterday at the age of 31, according to TMZ. AGT judge Howie Mandel mourned Nightbirdes passing in a Monday tweet. Nightbirde stole Americas hearts during her audition thanks to her positive attitude and angelic vocals. Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. "We are saddened to learn about @_nightbirde's Passing. Nightbirdeinstantly won over an emotional Simon who honored her with the coveted Golden Buzzer, while the other judges and the crowd gave her a standing ovation and rapturous applause. Originally from the Chicago area, she grew up dreaming of working for TODAY. Many remember her from Americas Got Talent, where she performed her hit song Its OK and inspired millions of people around the globe with her messages of faith and never giving up. "The fight with cancer is demanding all of my energy and attention," she wrote at the time. Marczewski fought cancer for four years and died Feb. 19, her family said. The singer passed away on Sunday, after the disease spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, TMZ reported. ", At the time, Cowell also recalled telling Nightbirde, "You can always re-enter the show or you don't have to because, at this point, when you put your music out, I think a lot of people are going to buy it. "It's so hard for me to not be on the @agt stage for the finals this week," she wrote. The brother of Jane Marczewski, Mitch, has created a GoFundMe to start a memorial foundation, according to WSLS-TV, a television station for the Roanoke, Virginia area. She was 29 years old and had already beaten cancer once before. "Life doesnt always give breaks to those that deserve it but we knew that already. 2022 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3 on the Billboard "Emerging Artists" chart in June 2021. "Jane truly understood the beauty of life and the importance of living each day as it is given to us. [61], The Marczewski family created The Nightbirde Memorial Fund (nightbirdefoundation.org), a foundation that donates to cancer research, and will help support those unable to afford the treatment they need. Its OK topped the iTunes charts within 24 hours of her audition, and continues to bring fans joy and hope. Host Terry Crews also offered his condolences to Nightbirdes family and friends via social media. ", Nightbirdecontinued, saying: "I then move across the country to look for some miracle treatment that I dont actually have money to pay for. Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. A post shared by Nightbirde (@_nightbirde), First published on February 22, 2022 / 5:09 AM. We Love you, Nightbirde., Performing under her stage name Nightbirde, Marczewski became an overnight sensation in 2021, earning the Golden Buzzer from judge Simon Cowell with a beautiful performance of Its OK, an original song about her struggles. The singerdropped out of the AGT finals, and shared the news onInstagramlast August after revealing herhealth had deteriorated. She was 31 years old. A Warner Bros. "I cannot say thank you enough for the opportunity to have a moment to share my story, and, I think, we're witnessing such a beautiful picture of the human spirit and the triumph of the human spirit. Nightbirde's music is a mix of folk and pop as well as electropop. CNN's Chris Cuomo catches up with America's Got Talent singer "Nightbirde" on her fight against cancer. ", What did Nightbirde's family say, continued, Theyconcludedwith: "As you all can imagine, the outpouring of love and support for JANE is massive. But this is a photo of myself from last week where I felt pretty, and alive, and awake, and human, and real. Its important that everyone knows Im so much more than the bad things that happened to me.. At the time of her Americas Got Talent audition earlier this year, she shared that she had cancer in her spine, lungs, and liver. [20] The AGT judges and host released condolences on social media. Then a TikTok user stepped in. Andy Swift / Taylor Fox is the Managing Editor of Talent Recap. appreciated. "We're all a little lost and it's alright," she wrote. Her lasting legacy will be the gift of hope she gave to so many through her music and the strength she found in Jesus. Jane Nightbirde Marczewski passed away yesterday at the age of 31, according to TMZ. Let us know what you feel about this article. We're on the way.". "We thank everyone for their messages of love and support.. ", "Later that year, I suffered a catatonic mental breakdown where I did not speak, or eat or move from bed for three months. ", The songwriter added, "Here we are, you and I, signing off on the risk of REBELLIOUSLY HOPING for better days. [56][57] She was surrounded by family in her San Clemente residence. Rest In Peace, Jane. [6] She was originally from Zanesville, Ohio,[7][8] and had three siblings. 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Pain can be a gift because it really, really drives you to deep places to dig for gold.". "I love all of you and back," she said in a call with the judges. Honestly, things have been pretty brutal. [22], Nightbirde's style, a mix of folk and pop,[14] evolved into electropop. Days after the death of "America's Got Talent" star Nightbirde, the singer-songwriter's loved ones are We thank everyone for their messages of love and support.. The performance earned her the Golden Buzzer, enabling her to advance. "Our condolences go to her closest family & friends.". Your email address will not be published. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. Prior to joining NBC, Sam worked in local news around the country, most recently covering Washington D.C. Sam is a proud graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia. "Many remember her from Americas Got Talent, where she performed her song Its OKand inspired millions of people around the globe with her messages of faith and never giving up. She received Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer that season, vaulting her straight to the live shows. 2:03 PM EST, Tue February 22, 2022, Host and judges pay tribute to 'America's Got Talent' contestant who lost battle to cancer. @_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives.we must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. Marczewski's last Instagram post was on January 11. [Marczewski] was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives, AGT judge Howie Mandel tweeted on Monday. She also said after the performance that she had a 2% chance of survival but 2% is not zero percent, she said. This morning he Tweeted: @_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives.we must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. ", "I spend a lot of time squeezing my eyes shut and trying to remember what I believe; counting my breaths in the grief cloud; burying my face into God's T-shirt. PMC Entertainment. Americas Got Talent contestant Nightbirde dies after - CNN Those who knew her, enjoyed her larger-than-life personality and sense of humor. Subscribe for Latest Update! Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. In November of last year,the performer went on CNNto give anupdate on her cancer battle. The singer caught the attention of many after delivering a stunning audition last year on Americas Got Talent, performing an original song called Its OK. During her performance, she disclosed to the judges that she was battling cancer that had spread to her lungs, spine and liver. 1), on the retrospective episode. "I must be a fool in love, because even from under all this debris, I still believe Him. Marczewski gained fame on 'America's Got Talent' AGT host Terry Crews shared a tribute to the star on Instagram: A post shared by Terry Crews (@terrycrews). Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions, "America's Got Talent" said in a statement. Taylor is an avid traveler and her cultural work has been published in a variety of magazines and websites including New Territory Magazine, Missouri Life Magazine, Reuters, Baroque Lifestyle Magazine, The Common Ingredient, and more. The singer-songwriter shared this photo with some fireworks to celebrate this song that has become a guiding light for many people since the audition. The singer's family confirmed the news of her death on Instagram along with a video of her talking about grief. That's what's happened off the back of this," Cowell said of the star's AGT audition. [10] As a young Christian,[11] she volunteered and participated in various church ministries. [63], Inspired by Nightbirde, the Lebanese dance group Mayyas (who received a Golden Buzzer from Sofa Vergara) honored her during the audition episode of AGT's season 17 on June 21, 2022. So why put yourself through it. Americas Got Talent sensation Jane Nightbirde Marczewski died at age 31 following a courageous public battle with cancer. Read Next Courteney Cox on past face work: 'S--t, I'm actually looki [25][9] Prior to her America's Got Talent audition, Marczewski was told that the cancer had metastasized to her lungs, spine and liver. Courtesy of NBC Jane Marczewski, who captured viewers hearts in Season 16 of Americas Got Talent, died on Sunday following a battle with cancer, TMZ reports. While her voice took her to various places across the U.S., including Nashville and, later, California, The Zanesville, Ohio native, whose real name is Jane Marczewski, died on Sunday, according to TMZ. 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