Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. 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. She continued: "It's a lot to process the highest highs and the lowest lows of my life all happening at the same time and all of this playing out in front of millions of people is really - it's a lot to carry. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Samantha Kubota is a senior digital editor and journalist forTODAY Digital based in Los Angeles. Life doesnt always give breaks to those that deserve itbut we knew that already., In her final Instagram post last month, Marczewski wrote, Honestly, things have been pretty brutal. This story has been shared 149,611 times. Americas Got Talent issued a statement mourning her loss. It was a difficult conversation we had about does she enter the show or not. Jane Kristen Marczewski (December 29, 1990 February 19, 2022), known professionally as Nightbirde,[1] was an American singer-songwriter. Wilson Wong is a culture and trends reporter for NBC News Digital. [62], America's Got Talent: Extreme honored Nightbirde at the end of the "Auditions 2" episode on February 28, 2022. Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions. [7][46], Nightbirde sold merchandise on social media, and raised money for medical expenses via GoFundMe. "The message that 'Its okay, its okay. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognizing you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Everyones lost. 2. "Two percent is something and I wish people knew how amazing it is. Unaware that things get worse before they would get better.". Discovery Company. "So, the pain of continuing there is a lot more uncertainty that way, but I think the pain of giving up is so much worse. All Rights Reserved. Its OK topped the iTunes charts within 24 hours of her audition, and continues to bring fans joy and hope. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. In June 2021, Nightbirde performed during the 16th season auditions on America's Got Talent. Judge Heidi Klum shared a photo of the singer on her Instagram story, saying: rest in peace., In August, Marczewski withdrew from the 16th season of the competition show after sharing on Instagram that her health had "taken a turn for the worse" since auditioning an announcement that came after a viral performance of her original song, "It's OK.", "I am so sad to announce that I wont be able to continue forward on this season of AGT," she wrote at the time. Im doing a little better. The Masked Singer Prediction & Clues. Jane would want this for others.. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.". [23] Her first single as Nightbirde was "Girl in a Bubble", released in March 2019, along with a music video. ", 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. ", "As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.". Thanks for contacting us. 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. The singer passed away on Sunday, after the disease spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, TMZ reported. A source with direct knowledge [26] Her song "New Year's Eve (The Remix)" peaked at No. AMERICA'S Got Talent singer Nightbirde opened up about her brutal cancer battle just weeks before she passed away at the age of 31. He is now establishing a nonprofit and 100 percent of proceeds will go to the cause in Janes memory. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to have met, heard and known her," judge Howie Mandel tweeted. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. [25][9] Prior to her America's Got Talent audition, Marczewski was told that the cancer had metastasized to her lungs, spine and liver. Rest in peace, Jane. We get to carry her legacy and her memory forward, and we get to potentially impact another Jane," he said. Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. I have a 2% chance of survival but 2% is not 0%," Marczewski told the audience. She was something special," judge Sofia Vergara shared on her Instagram Story. If you like TVLine, you'll LOVE our email news alerts! Jane Marczewski, a singer known by her stage name Nightbirde, who earned a legion of followers after being a contestant on NBCs Americas Got Talent, has died after a battle with cancer, her family confirmed. 14 on iTunes in December 2021. 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. While a student at Liberty, Nightbirde posted her first tracks and had her first public performance in 2011. 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"Jane truly understood the beauty of life and the importance of living each day as it is given to us. Please enter valid email address to continue. It wasnt until after she left the Lynchburg, Virginia, school that Marczewski who goes by the stage name Nightbirde fell ill to cancer that took up residence in her lungs, lymph nodes, ribs, liver, and spine. 2 trending on YouTube. ", 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. "I love all of you and back," she said in a call with the judges. "Our condolences go to her closest family & friends.". The AGT judge shared a tribute to Nightbirde on Twitter: "@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives. Rest In Peace, Jane.. However, Nightbirde refused to let the disease define her: Its important that everyone knows Im so much more than the bad things that happen to me, she said before her performance. [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. 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. Nightbirdeposted a photo in cream overalls and a maroon tank top. Were all a little lost and its alright.. "Life doesn't always give breaks to those that deserve it but we knew that already. Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions, "America's Got Talent" said in a statement. Nightbirde after winning the Golden Buzzer on "America's Got Talent. Marczewski fought cancer for four years and died Feb. 19, her family said. Her world was crashing down in more ways than one. Following her death, her family shared one final video of the talented singer along with a statement: After a four-year battle with cancer, Jane Kristen Marczewski, also known as Nightbirde, passed away on February 19th, 2022. Who is the California Roll? The entertainer became an overnight sensation after her incredible audition with a video of her performance racking upover 30million views on YouTube. So why put yourself through it. Rest in peace," judge Heidi Klum wrote on her Instagram stories. Marczewski, 31, died Feb. 19 after a four-year battle with cancer. AFTER battling cancer for more than five years, America's Got Talent star Jane Marczewski reportedly died at age 31. The performance earned her a standing ovation from the crowd and a Golden Buzzer from curmudgeonly judge Simon Cowell. Previously having released two EPs and several singles, Nightbirde auditioned on America's Got Talent in 2021, where she received a Golden Buzzer for her original song "It's OK". "@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives. The show's hosts and judges also shared their condolences on social media. Singer Jane Marczewski, known by her stage name as Nightbirde, died on Feb. 19 after her 4-year battle with cancer. However, she withdrew from the show weeks later, announcing on social media at the time that she was no longer able to compete as her health had taken a "turn for the worse.". Show host Terry Crews shared a tribute to the star on Instagram: "We are saddened to learn about @_nightbirde's Passing. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) The Recap Group. Macrzewski performed under the stage name Nightbirde, Rest In Peace, Jane. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. CNN's Chris Cuomo catches up with America's Got Talent singer "Nightbirde" on her fight against cancer. Her lasting legacy will be the gift of hope she gave to so many through her music and the strength she found in Jesus. Nightbirde, singer Jane Marczewski, dies at 31. Nightbirde had the opportunity to release music on her own. "But 2% isn't 0%," she wrote in another social media post. Despite months of treatment, Nightbirde passed away on February 20, 2022, after the cancer reportedly spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, according toTMZ. She stated: Honestly, things have been pretty brutal. That's what's happened off the back of this," Cowell said of the star's AGT audition. We love you so much, JANE! After turning 31 in December, Marczewski shared her last post on Instagram on Jan. 11, 2022. Rest in peace @_nightbirde.". Marczewski died on Saturday after battling cancer for four years, her family said. In 2012, she released Lines, a three-song EP on which she sang and played acoustic guitar. She was 31. "We love you. Her determination to fight this terrible illness was remarkable. 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