The singer passed away on Sunday, after the disease spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, TMZ reported. Were all a little lost and its alright.. After sending in an audition tape toAGTthe 31-year-old was invited on the show and wowedSimon Cowellandhis fellow judgeswith her moving performance of an original song called It's Okay. Unaware that things get worse before they would get better.". As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her., AGT host Terry Crews also posted this statement to Instagram shortly after the news broke: We are saddened to learn about [Marczewskis] Passing. She stated: Honestly, things have been pretty brutal. I lost 80 pounds again and that point, I really believed that I was going to die. Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. I thought, Man, this is something that she would have wanted to do, said Mitch. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account. Rest in peace @nightbirde," judge Heidi Klum shared on her Instagram Story. It was a difficult conversation we had about does she enter the show or not. Join the Fun!! Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. 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. Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewski, a singer who was a contestant on "America's Got Talent," died on Saturday at age 31 after battling cancer for four years, her family said. Americas Got Talent star Nightbirde has died aged 31 of cancer. "Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions. The Zanesville, Ohio native, whose real name is Jane Marczewski, died on Sunday, according to TMZ. 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"We're all a little lost and it's alright," she wrote. "We talk about once every two weeks. Two percent is something, and I wish people knew how amazing it is.". Jane Nightbirde Marczewski passed away yesterday at the age of 31, according to TMZ. A source with direct knowledge Marczewski withdrew from the show in August, citing her declining health. Watch Live: Closing arguments underway in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother, Colon cancer rates rising in younger age group, study finds, Garland testifies before Senate panel amid ongoing special counsel probes, Ex-Georgia star Jalen Carter was racing in deadly crash, arrest warrants allege, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students. The artist, whose real But this is a photo of myself from last week where I felt pretty, and alive, and awake, and human, and real, she wrote. Jane Nightbirde Marczewski passed away yesterday at the age of 31, according to TMZ. Bipartisan Senate group unveils rail safety bill in response to Ohio derailment, What to know about Shigella bacteria as drug-resistant strain spreads, Singer-songwriter Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewsk performs during season 16 of "America's Got Talent. We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss, the Marczewski family said in a statement, provided by NBC. I wish we would get a faster miracle, Nightbirde said during a CNN interview. At the time of her Americas Got Talent audition earlier this year, she shared that she had cancer in her spine, lungs, and liver. "I must be a fool in love, because even from under all this debris, I still believe Him. Everyones lost. PMC Entertainment. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. The next thing I know, Imgoing through a divorcewhile fighting this disease.". Nightbirdewas diagnosed withmetastatic breast cancer, which had progressed as time went on. Brave (Live at Maple House Sessions) (2021). Nightbirde had the opportunity to release music on her own. She received Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer that season, vaulting her straight to the live shows. [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. 6 Amazon travel essentials for your next getaway, starting at $12. Shes inspired millions. The performance earned her a standing ovation from the crowd and a Golden Buzzer from curmudgeonly judge Simon Cowell. Were all a little lost and its alright.. Ocean & Sky, a six-song EP she financed on Kickstarter, was released in 2013. The Masked Singer Prediction & Clues. [6] She was originally from Zanesville, Ohio,[7][8] and had three siblings. Host Terry Crews also offered his condolences to Nightbirdes family and friends via social media. The singer real name Jane Marczewski appeared on the reality TV series in 2021, but was forced 2. ", "On top of all that, I then realize my marriage is ending. ", Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images, Tom Sizemore's family told there's "no further hope" after aneurysm, How the creator of Dilbert went from star to "train wreck", Justin Bieber concerts canceled on ticket sales sites, Kiss announce farewell tour set to conclude in NYC, Keke Palmer welcomes son with partner Darius Jackson. Thanks for contacting us. ", But this is a photo of myself from last week where I felt pretty, and alive, and awake, and human, and real., The performer concluded: I needed that. "Her life was nothing close to easy, but she lived it with true joy and strength," Katelyn said. Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. Im doing a little better. Marczewski's last Instagram post was on January 11. ", Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara preview new season of AGT. '", "This song means so much, its my story. I called her and I said that, 'Honestly if I was in your position, I wouldn't do it.' This story has been shared 149,611 times. The singer passed away on Sunday, after the disease spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, TMZ reported. Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. Host Terry Crews shared Monday a photo of Nightbirde on Instagram, writing: We Love you, Nightbirde. Rest In Peace, Jane.. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. Subscribe for Latest Update! Andy Swift / [24][23] In April 2019, she opened for Tori Kelly at Liberty University. Since my audition, my health has taken a turn for the worse and the fight with cancer is demanding all of my energy and attention, Marczewski announced in August 2021. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) Singer and Ohio native Jane Marczewski has died after a long battle with cancer at "We are saddened to learn about @_nightbirde's Passing. It's just not worth it. "I bet you never saw someone win so hard and lose so hard at the same time. ", Nightbirde's sister issues heartbreaking tribute. While her voice took her to various places across the U.S., including Nashville and, later, California, This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. OHIO (WJW) Musician Jane Marczewski, who performed under the name Nightbirde and captured hearts around the world amidst her courageous battle with cancer, has died, according to TMZ. [52][53][54] According to Nightbirde: "I have a two percent chance of survival, but two percent is not zero percent. In 2021, Nightbirde toldMetro.co.ukabout the meaning and inspiration behind her AGT audition song It's OK. She said: "My life has, honestly, just impossibly tragic over the last few years. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. At the time of her audition, which was filmed last summer, the singer told audiences that she "had some cancer in my lungs, spine and my liver," adding, "I have a two percent chance of survival, but two percent is not zero percent. When she's not covering entertainment news, she can be found baking, reading, or exploring NYC. They added that Marczewski had found strength in her faith. ", Judge Howie Mandel tweeted Monday that Marczewski was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives." "We love you. "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. In 2012, she released Lines, a three-song EP on which she sang and played acoustic guitar. She had a witty joke for every occasioneven if the joke was on her. [27] It also charted in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. She has two EPs under her belt, one released in 2012 titled Lines, and another in 2013 titled Ocean & Sky. ", 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. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. ", "It was in that moment when I wrote the song, because I was having a hard time. Its important that everyone knows Im so much more than the bad things that happened to me.. Singer Jane Marczewski, known by her stage name as Nightbirde, died on Feb. 19 after her 4-year battle with cancer. 2:03 PM EST, Tue February 22, 2022, Host and judges pay tribute to 'America's Got Talent' contestant who lost battle to cancer. [10][16] In 2013, she released Ocean & Sky, a six-song EP that she funded on Kickstarter. "But 2% isn't 0%," she wrote in another social media post. But this is a photo of myself from last week where I felt pretty, and alive, and awake, and human, and real. 14 on iTunes in December 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. We're on the way.". Nightbirdeposted a photo in cream overalls and a maroon tank top. [32] Her 2019 song "Fly" was officially released as a single by her family on July 4, 2022.[33]. She also said after the performance that she had a 2% chance of survival but 2% is not zero percent, she said. I needed that. All Rights Reserved. [44] In July 2022, Cowell ranked his favorite Top 15 Golden Buzzer moments in AGT history during season 17, and Nightbirde placed first. 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