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AGT host Terry Crews shared a tribute to the star on Instagram: A post shared by Terry Crews (@terrycrews). 2. All Rights Reserved. You can view more details on Privacy and Policy. As reported byThe Story Watch, Nightbirde said that she witnessed birds singing at her window in three consecutive dreams. NBC's Americas Got Talent frontrunner 30-year-old Jane Marczewski, known on the show as Nightbirde, wowed both viewers and judges with her performance of her original song, Its Okay, in her audition and seemed to have a real shot at taking home the $1 million prize. The artist, whose real name was Jane Marczewski, detailed her experience battling the disease on social media, even revealing thatshe got down to just 85 poundsat one point. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. 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. Jane Marczewski, who captured viewers hearts in Season 16 of Americas Got Talent, died on Sunday following a battle with cancer, TMZ reports. Two percent is something, and I wish people knew how amazing it is. "Jane truly understood the beauty of life and the importance of living each day as it is given to us. ", Judge Howie Mandel tweeted Monday that Marczewski was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives." Were all a little lost and its alright.. I did get a scan result back, and a bunch of stuff that was there has now disappeared., A post shared by Nightbirde (@_nightbirde), AGT judge Howie Mandel was the first member of the Got Talent family to comment on Nightbirdes death. I needed that. During her audition, she explained that she had been fighting cancer for the past several years. [65], An emotional tribute to Nightbirde was highlighted during an America's Got Talent special on July 5, 2022. She wrote: Honestly, things have been pretty brutal. She was 31. "We love you. One of the judges on the television series Americas Got Talent, the Indian-American singer and actress Sohini Sohani, has passed away following cancer treatment. 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 performed an original song, "It's OK," which moved the judges to tears. She was 31. Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. [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. 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". At the time of her Americas Got Talent audition earlier this year, she 2022 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nightbirde, singer Jane Marczewski, dies at 31. 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. Marczewski gained fame on 'America's Got Talent' when she earned the Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell during the second night of season 16 auditions, after performing an original tune titled 'It's Okay.' I'm raging and crying and hoping with everyone who needs to rage and cry and hope tonight. AGT star Nightbirdedescribed her life as pretty brutalin her final post before her death at 31 years old. 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. ", "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. At the time of her Americas Got Talent audition earlier this year, she shared that she had cancer in her spine, lungs, and liver. Nightbirde had the opportunity to release music on her own. "@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Talent Recap is the only independent website that is exclusively dedicated to the fans of the most popular talent shows around the world. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. Her determination to fight this terrible illness was remarkable. In June 2021, Nightbirde performed during the 16th season auditions on America's Got Talent. The third time, I went to the window and they were there singing morning songs at 3am. '", "This song means so much, its my story. Marczewski, 31, died Feb. 19 after a four-year battle with cancer. The singer passed away on Sunday, after the disease spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, TMZ reported. Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions, "America's Got Talent" said in a statement. 3 on the Billboard "Emerging Artists" chart in June 2021. This story has been shared 149,611 times. "It's so hard for me to not be on the @agt stage for the finals this week," she wrote. 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. 1 year ago Americas Got Talent star Jane Marczewski has sadly died from cancer aged 31. A post shared by Nightbirde (@_nightbirde), First published on February 22, 2022 / 5:09 AM. 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Simon Cowell opens up on special tribute for late AGT contes Jane Marczewski Funeral & Obituary Updates# Nightbird died at age 31 in Los Angeles after a two-year battle with an aggressive form of cancer, according to The Hollywood [14], Remaining in Lynchburg after graduating, Marczewski was a popular performer locally. Americas Got Talent star Nightbirde has died aged 31 of cancer. She had a witty joke for every occasioneven if the joke was on her. IE 11 is not supported. A month before, the singer performed a jaw-dropping AGT audition, in which she sang an original song, Its OK, which is based on her struggles with the disease. "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.". As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.. Nightbirde's music is a mix of folk and pop as well as electropop. WebNightbirde's Powerful Message On Grief Shared After Her Death - YouTube. ", Nightbirde was recently in good spirits, continued. Her story and original song "It's Okay" resonated with viewers, and earned her millions of views on YouTube, as well as streams on music platforms. Nightbirde was the first person to receive the Golden Buzzer during Season 16. Its okay. "We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss," they said in a statement. Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. 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. IE 11 is not supported. 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. They write, 'Its like Jane knew the words she needed to leave us with before she left.' She was 31 years old. Rest In Peace, Jane.. She was something special," judge Sofia Vergara shared on her Instagram Story. Samantha Kubota is a senior digital editor and journalist forTODAY Digital based in Los Angeles. "Those who knew her enjoyed her larger-than-life personality and sense of humor. In a post on January 11, Nightbirde, born Jane Marczewski, shared what became herlast selfieon social media before her death. Rest in peace," judge Heidi Klum wrote on her Instagram stories. I needed that. I have a 2% chance of survival but 2% is not 0%," Marczewski told the audience. Jane Marczewski aka Nightbirde and her brother, Mitch, planned on Jane recovering and creating a foundation together to help other cancer patients fund treatments, he explained to WSLS-TV. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her. "Two percent is something and I wish people knew how amazing it is. ", "As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.". When we found that she had passed this weekend, that immediately came to my mind. 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. 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 1 on iTunes[36][37] and No. [15], In August 2021, before she could compete in the show's quarterfinal round, Nightbirde withdrew from the competition because of worsening health. Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. [42][43], In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Cowell said Nightbirde could have gone all the way and been crowned champion, if it had been possible. [17] She returned to Ohio in 2014, and following her marriage, moved in 2015 to Nashville, Tennessee (where she later resumed performing under her married name, Jane Claudio, with her husband acting as her producer). Honestly, things have been pretty brutal. Rest In Peace, Jane, the show said in a statement to CNN. Nightbirde adopted her professional stage name based on a recurring dream, in which birds sang outside her window at night in anticipation of the morning. appreciated. All rights reserved. ", Following news of Marczewski's death, the official "America's Got Talent" Instagram account posted: "Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions. "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. [22], Nightbirde's style, a mix of folk and pop,[14] evolved into electropop. Her lasting legacy will be the gift of hope she gave to so many through her music and the strength she found in Jesus. Rest in peace @nightbirde," judge Heidi Klum shared on her Instagram Story. A source with direct knowledge we must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. [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. While speaking to former hostChris Cuomo, Nightbirde revealed her latest diagnosis and opened up about the "pain of giving up. "I love all of you and back," she said in a call with the judges. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. At the time of her Americas Got Talent audition earlier this year, she shared that she had cancer in her spine, lungs, and liver. Nightbirde stole Americas hearts during her audition thanks to her positive attitude and angelic vocals. [7][46], Nightbirde sold merchandise on social media, and raised money for medical expenses via GoFundMe. Americas Got Talent contestant Nightbirde dies after - CNN While her voice took her to various places across the U.S., including Nashville and, later, California, 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. Im doing a little better. I lost 80 pounds again and that point, I really believed that I was going to die. "[55], At the age of 31, Marczewski died from the disease on February 19, 2022. In a statement to The Sun, her grieving sister Katelyn Marczewski voiced her heartbreak over the performer's death, but said she leaves behind a "legacy of hope and strength that came from her faith in Jesus.". [17][18] In August 2020, following her second cancer diagnosis and remission, she released "It's OK" (her most popular song). ", Prior to the season 16 finale, Cowell told PEOPLE exclusively that Nightbirde was "really ill and could not make the finals. Talented singer Jane Marczewski, known professionally as Nightbirde, died on Feb. 19 after a four-year battle with cancer. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Thanks for contacting us. Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. "We are saddened to learn about @_nightbirde's Passing. "We love you. 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. 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 sensation Jane Nightbirde Marczewskihas died at age 31 following a courageous public 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. [23] Her first single as Nightbirde was "Girl in a Bubble", released in March 2019, along with a music video. [27] It also charted in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. 'America's Got Talent' Winners: Where Are They Now? My point of view this summer has been astounding, she wrote at the time. 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. I thought, Man, this is something that she would have wanted to do, said Mitch. "Her lasting legacy will be the gift of hope she gave to so many through her music and thestrength she found in Jesus," the statement concluded. Sharing my heart with the world on AGT has been an honor and a dream come true. 22 TV Characters Who Deserve Their Own Spinoff Series, Hoda Kotb's Today Absence Due to 'Family Health Matter', La Brea Boss Unpacks the Season 2 Finale's Back to the Future-y Twist and That Dino-Mite Reveal, The Voice Needs to Make This Change in Season 23 and We Mean, How The Mandalorian Wrote Out Gina Carano Is Cara Dune Still, March Streaming Guide: What's New on Netflix, Amazon, Disney+. You cant wait until life isnt hard anymore before you decide to be happy, she told the judges. In December 2021, she was seen posting on social media sayingit was a miracle to even be alivethen adding a month later thatthings had gotten pretty brutal., Nightbirde was recently in good spirits, conclusion. She was 31. Marczewski fought cancer for four years and died Feb. 19, her family said. Its the story that Im still in and apparently, everyone else was in a story like that too, in their own way. 2% is something, and I wish people knew how amazing it is, she said. ", Nightbirde's sister issues heartbreaking tribute. 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. Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. All Rights Reserved. We've received your submission. Two percent is something, and I wish people knew how amazing it is.". Marczewski, an Ohio native, stunned the "AGT" judges last year with an original song called "It's OK" for her audition, during which she revealed she was fighting cancer and that it had spread to her lungs, spine and liver. This story has been shared 101,193 times. 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. Last time I checked, I had some cancer in my lungs, my spine and my liver, she told the audience. [16], Marczewski uploaded her first songs, and gave her first live performance in 2011, while a student at Liberty University. Rest in peace, Jane. We Love you, Nightbirde," he wrote. A talent competition where participants possessing some form of talent from the US and abroad, aim to impress the audience and judges, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara. The next thing I know, Imgoing through a divorcewhile fighting this disease.". "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. The AGT judges and host released Its my life. "I must be a fool in love, because even from under all this debris, I still believe Him. AMERICA'S Got Talent singer Nightbirde opened up about her brutal cancer battle just weeks before she passed away at the age of 31. [10][16] In 2013, she released Ocean & Sky, a six-song EP that she funded on Kickstarter. ", "Later that year, I suffered a catatonic mental breakdown where I did not speak, or eat or move from bed for three months. You can find the GoFundMe for the foundation here. "Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. She was surrounded by family in her San Clemente residence. 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. Singer Jane Marczewski, known by her stage name as Nightbirde, died on Feb. 19 after her 4-year battle with cancer. "We talk about once every two weeks. [64] Nightbirde's song "It's OK" also played in the background, during the beginning and ending of their performance. Despite winning Simon Cowells Golden Buzzer, the singer left the competition to focus on her health. ", "On top of all that, I then realize my marriage is ending. I remind Him sometimes, (and not kindly) that I believed Him when He told me the story He wrote for me is good, and that He never stops thinking of me," she continued. Let us know what you feel about this article. Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. ", "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. Credited as Jane Marczewski-Claudio, her married name, she contributed music to Leonard Knight: A Man & His Mountain, a 2015 documentary film. Nightbirde, an America's Got Talent standout and fan favorite on season 16, has died. [8][35][36] The song became No. [58][59] A celebration of life, which was livestreamed,[60] was held at Cornerstone Church in Ohio on March 4, 2022. She previously revealed she had a "two percent chance of survival," disclosing that cancer had spread to her lungs, spine, and liver. She made a huge impact on AGT and the world. February 21 2022, 9:27 AM PST. ", Nightbirdecontinued, saying: "I then move across the country to look for some miracle treatment that I dont actually have money to pay for. 2023 Cable News Network. Rest In Peace, Jane. Then a TikTok user stepped in. 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