Americas Got Talent celebrity Jane Marczewski, popularly known as Nightbirde, passed away earlier this week after a fiercely fought battle with cancer. Stay with me, Ill be better soon. Nightbirde said that although the statistics say that she should not be alive, she is thankful to continue fighting. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. Sadly, Nightbirde was never officially signed to a label and doesn't have an album out -- but she does have some EP releases and singles under her belt from her early years in the music biz, when she was trying to break out into the mainstream out in Virginia. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Read our Nightbirde live blog for the latest news and updates Jane Marczewski's Twitter account, as posted on by someone else after her death, shared a link to the GoFundMe her brother, Mitch, is using to start a foundation in her name. "Life doesnt always give breaks to those that deserve it but we knew that already. Her family also paid tribute to her in a statement. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. I think life sometimes is a game of choose your pain. Judge Howie Mandel called her the poster human for courage in the face of adversity, while fellow judge Sofia Vergara thanked the singer for touching us with your song and who you are and how you are. Simon Cowells voice cracked and tears welled up in his eyes as he recalled speaking a few times with Marczewski since her audition. You know what? The singer stayed positive, though, and updated her fans on social media until her passing in February 2022. The news of her death came as a shock to many, including the AGT judges who eventually gave her a standing ovation when she ", The singers family, "devastated" by her death, said, "Those who knew her enjoyed her larger-than-life personality and sense of humor. WebShe dropped out of the AGT competition and passed away on February 21, 2022. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive show news, updates, and more! 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. Updated: 12:52 PM EST February 21, 2022. Jane Marczewski Death Reason A post-show hobby turned into a career, and Nightbird became the face of the latest crop of singers. 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. songs that she was creating based on her personal life. Yes! We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss," the Marczewski family said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE. Alta Jane Lucas, 77, of Chanute passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Heritage Healthcare in Chanute. Share this page. "We love you. View our online Press Pack. The 31-year-old captivated many of the shows viewers, as well as the judges, after delivering a heartwarming performance of an original composition called "Its OK." Before her performance, Marczewski told the judges that she was battling cancer and that it had spread to her lungs, spine and liver. She wrote: "Honestly, things have been pretty brutal. 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. Jane Ann Pelton, 76, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at home after an year-and-a-half battle with cancer. She continued: "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. "She had a witty joke for every occasion even if the joke was on her. Nightbirde, who appeared on season 16 of Americas Got Talent, died after a long battle with cancer. ", The show also released a statement regarding Nighbirdes death, saying, "Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions. Rest in peace, Jane. Rest In Peace, Jane," AGT shared on Instagram and Twitter. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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She dropped out of "America's Got Talent" in August 2021 to focus on chemotherapy. ", She said: "I did get a scan result back and a bunch of stuff that was there has now disappeared and a bunch of the really big stuff has gone down in size. "But it's also such an honor because the whole world is carrying their own weight, and we get to learn how to do this together.". The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. He is now establishing a nonprofit and 100 percent of proceeds will go to the cause in Janes memory. ", In a virtual interview aired on the show in the same month, Marczewski said, "It was beautiful to see the world welcome that song into their own dark night," adding, "I'm overwhelmed by it. "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. My point of view this summer has been astounding. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.". Its all real, and you dont have to pick one or the other: life is beautiful or life is garbage. She was 31. "@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives. Rest in peace, Jane. So the pain of continuing or the pain of giving up, she said in a recent interview. AMERICA'S Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski has passed away at 31 after a long battle with cancer. Thats what Ive been doing and Im really proud about the stuff I am working on and my voice is getting there, she said at the time. '", "This song means so much, its my story. It felt like everything fell apart. We must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. 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. In November of last year,the performer went on CNNto give anupdate on her cancer battle. She smiled, holding on to an IV pole, and captioned the snap: "Ever seen 85 pounds look so good???? Jane Marczewski, the singer known as Nightbirde, has sadly passed away of breast cancer at the age of 31. She may well have even won the whole competition if not for having to pull out. Macrzewski, who performed under the stage name Nightbirde on AGT, became a social media sens ", The singer concluded: "How rare a miracle it is to even be alive.". Many remember her from Americas Got Talent, where she performed her song Its OK and inspired millions of people around the globe with her messages of faith and never giving up. A source told TMZ that she passed away on Sunday after months of treatment. We are saddened to learn about [Nightbirdes] Passing, AGT host Terry Crews wrote on Instagram. we must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. TheAGTseason 16 favorite encouraged her fans to face tough times head on, and fully embrace how difficult some of those can be. "You know, she typifies, I think, what the Golden Buzzer, like you said, is all about. "Her life was nothing close to easy, but she lived it with true joy and strength," Katelyn said. Simon," he concluded. ", Former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo said in a tweet that Nightbirde "was a gift. With traditional chemotherapy treatment the doctors are hopeful they can extend Janes life by up to 3 1/2yrs. Afterwards, she was diagnosed again and again, and wrote on her blog, I have had cancer three times now, and I have barely passed thirty. I used to believe that if I was sad, it meant that I wasnt fighting hard enough or I wasnt grateful enough, and thats not true. In the videos description, the contestants family wrote about how the video was a fitting farewell to the late singer and hoped that it provided comfort to fans mourning her tragic loss. Jane Marczewski passed away on Feb. 19 after a four-year battle with cancer. Today, I actually sang a lot and even though its not to 100 percent, Im just so happy to be singing and I cant stop smiling today.. Sometimes you have to dig deep for gold. She had a witty joke for every occasion even if the joke was on her. Read more Read less. "Those who knew her, enjoyed her larger-than-life personality and sense of humor. Margaret Jane Souder Snapp, 93, passed away February 21, 2023. "Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. Unaware that things get worse before they would get better.". The highest of highs and lowest of lows in life happening at the same time with all of this playing out in front of millions of people, Nightbirde, who shared her original song Its OK on the show, told CNN. Information on survivors was not immediately available. Unfortunately, her 'AGT' run was cut short due to the cancer and she's been mostly out of the spotlight since -- doing a few interviews here and there, while also staying positive on social media and sharing her journey. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her," he said. This isnt how the story was supposed to go, she wrote via Instagram in September 2021. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. She previously revealed she had a "two percent chance of survival," disclosing that cancer had spread to her lungs, spine, and liver. WebAmericas Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski, who was more famous with her stage name Nightbirde, died after a long battle with cancer. I am sending my love to her family. The family of America's Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski said that the 31-year-old has passed away from cancer. 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TMZ was the first to report the news that the singer passed away after months of Marczewski soared on Americas Got Talent in June 2021 with a heart-warming, golden buzzer-winning audition featuring her original song Its Okay. The singer revealed during the audition that she had a 2% chance of survival from cancer that had spread to her lungs, spine and liver. It is with the deepest heartache that we confirm that after a four-year battle with cancer, Jane Marczewski, known to many of you as Nightbirde, passed away on February 19th 2022, they said. Pretty beat up, but Ive still got dreams. Judge Heidi Klum also shared a tribute to the singer on her Instagram Story. Her TED talk from bed talk is worth hearing. Janes family first confirmed the singers death to TMZ on Monday (February 21st) before giving an official statement to PEOPLE. In 2019, doctors gave her 3 to 6 months to live. Proceeds from album sales will go to The Nightbirde Foundation, an organization she and her brother, Mitch Marczewski, launched to help raise funds for breast cancer treatment. Also on Monday, Crews, 53, told PEOPLE about "one of the most inspirational things I've ever witnessed in my life" during Nightbirde's season 16 audition. NBC Insider is your all-access pass to some of your favorite NBC shows. We get to carry her legacy and her memory forward, and we get to potentially impact another Jane," he said. Alta grew up in Pittsburg and Kansas City, Kan. and graduated from Washington High School in Kansas City in 1963. Simon Cowell is paying tribute to one of his favorite contestants on America's Got Talent. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Her work has touched the hearts of many because of her honesty and joy in the midst of sorrow," Marczewski tellsPeople. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to have met, heard and known her," judge Howie Mandel tweeted. 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. Nightbirde, who was a fan favorite on Season 16 of Americas Got Talent has died after a cancer battle. It is with the deepest heartache that we confirm that after a four year battle with cancer, Jane Marczewski, known to many of you as Nightbirde, passed away on February 19th 2022. Nightbirde might have a boyfriend in the past. But nothing has been confirmed yet. As per the source, she was 15 weeks pregnant when she lost her baby. Jane seems to be married, and her husband's details are missing from the source. Nightbirde has an Instagram account with 21.9k followers and 919 posts so far. The news of her demise was shared by her family in an official statement writing they were devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss. Jane Fortin, 68 years old, of St. Johnsbury, Vt., passed away peacefully with her daughter, grandson, and son-in-law at her side on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 in St. Johnsbury. She had previously revealed that she'd lost a lot of weight during her cancer battle and hadgotten down to just 85 pounds. While a student at Liberty, Nightbirde posted her first tracks and had her first public performance in 2011. We Love you, Nightbirde.". Rest in peace, Jane. Its a lot to carry, but its such an honor. Jane Steele passed away following a short illness on 22nd February. She wrote: Honestly, things have been pretty brutal. 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. It is with the deepest heartache that "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.". We learned today that she lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, Feb. 20. Jane passed away on Feb. 19 at the age of 31 after a four-year battle with cancer, her family announced in a statement to Today. America's Got Talent 'fan favorite' Jane 'Nightbirde' Marczweski will release her debut album posthumously with the help of her family one year after she died of cancer. Jane passed away on Feb. 19 at the age of 31 after a four-year battle with cancer, her family announced in a statement to Today. ", Nightbirde:'AGT' contestant withdraws from competition after cancer 'takes turn for the worse'. It's been a year since one ofAGT's most unforgettable Contestants, Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewski, passed away, but her legacy lives on. 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. We thank everyone for their messages of love and support., Per a statement from Americas Got Talent on Monday: Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions, reads Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. In 2012, she released Lines, a three-song EP on which she sang and played acoustic guitar. Her lasting legacy will be the gift of hope she gave to so many through her music and the strength she found in Jesus. Her lasting legacy will be the gift of hope she communicated through music and the strength she found in Jesus.". Incredibly, she beat those odds and was declared cancer-free the following year only to have it return in 2021. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.". A bunch of the big stuff has gone down in size so were on the way., In her most recent Instagram post, on January 11, she wrote, Honestly, things have been pretty brutal. Jane Marczewski, known to fans as Nightbirde, has passed away. UPDATED with more statements and tributes: Jane Marczewski, the singer known as Nightbirde who found fame on Americas Got Talent last year and chronicled her battle with breast cancer on social media, died Sunday of the disease. Last November, the singer went on CNN and gave fans an update on her cancer battle. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Celebrity Deaths in 2022: Stars We've Lost The Nightbirdeposted a photo in cream overalls and a maroon tank top. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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