The Masked Singer Prediction & Clues. AGT judge Howie Mandel mourned Nightbirdes passing in a Monday tweet. Let us know what you feel about this article. That's what's happened off the back of this," Cowell said of the star's AGT audition. Despite winning Simon Cowells Golden Buzzer, the singer left the competition to focus on her health. After turning 31 in December, Marczewski shared her last post on Instagram on Jan. 11, 2022. ", Judge Howie Mandel tweeted Monday that Marczewski was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives." My point of view this summer has been astounding. "[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. Nightbirde stole Americas hearts during her audition thanks to her positive attitude and angelic vocals. [18] Credited as Jane Marczewski-Claudio, she contributed music for the 2015 documentary film, Leonard Knight: A Man & His Mountain.[19]. The one that resonated this Tuesday was the final performer of the night, Jane Marczewski, aka Nightbirde a 30-year-old singer and three-time cancer survivor She was 31 years old. Taylor Fox is the Managing Editor of Talent Recap. Her world was crashing down in more ways than one. 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 I needed that. While speaking to former hostChris Cuomo, Nightbirde revealed her latest diagnosis and opened up about the "pain of giving up. Jane Marczewskibecame a social media sensation after appearing on the 16th season of America's Got Talent last year. [64] Nightbirde's song "It's OK" also played in the background, during the beginning and ending of their performance. ", Nightbirde's sister issues heartbreaking tribute. Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. ", The songwriter added, "Here we are, you and I, signing off on the risk of REBELLIOUSLY HOPING for better days. While her voice took her to various places across the U.S., including Nashville and, later, California, "We thank everyone for their messages of love and support.. We get to carry her legacy and her memory forward, and we get to potentially impact another Jane," he said. RIP 'America's Got Talent': Brandon Rodgers to Neal E Boyd, full list of contestants who have died Ohio native Jane Marczewski, who performs under the name Nightbirde, will present an act that will not only impress those on the set but also off of it. 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. "[55], At the age of 31, Marczewski died from the disease on February 19, 2022. I have a 2% chance of survival but 2% is not 0%," Marczewski told the audience. We thank everyone for their messages of love and support.. After her performance of Its OK left Cowell near tears, he pushed his Golden Buzzer, sending her straight through to the live shows. 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. ", Those who knew her, enjoyed her larger-than-life personality and sense of humor," the family added. You can find the GoFundMe for the foundation here. [2] However, she decided to withdraw from AGT before the quarterfinals, because of worsening health due to cancer. 2% is something, and I wish people knew how amazing it is, she said. ", "Later that year, I suffered a catatonic mental breakdown where I did not speak, or eat or move from bed for three months. "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.". So why put yourself through it. The show's hosts and judges also shared their condolences on social media. "Her lasting legacy will be the gift of hope she gave to so many through her music and the strength she found in Jesus.. In June 2021, Nightbirde performed during the 16th season auditions on America's Got Talent. 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. [34][35], Nightbirde subsequently received a Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell for her performance of her original song "It's OK". This song was an original song that she wrote long before the performance, and it later became a hit song, ranking # 1 on American iTunes the day after her first audition aired. "The fight with cancer is demanding all of my energy and attention," she wrote at the time. 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. She also said after the performance that she had a 2% chance of survival but 2% is not zero percent, she said. During her appearance, she offered two inspirational statements: It's important that everyone knows I'm so much more than the bad things that happen to me You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy. 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. "Our condolences go to her closest family & friends.". The third time, I went to the window and they were there singing morning songs at 3am. ", Nightbirde revealed life was pretty brutal. [26] Her song "New Year's Eve (The Remix)" peaked at No. A source with direct knowledge 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. [58][59] A celebration of life, which was livestreamed,[60] was held at Cornerstone Church in Ohio on March 4, 2022. A Warner Bros. 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. ", 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.". ", 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. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.. Shortly after her emotional departure, the Ohio-based singer returned to the show virtually to give an update on her condition. 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, the singing phenom revealed in aheartbreaking announcement posted to her Instagram page. Jane Marczewski in a photo shared January 2022. "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. [18] The couple separated and divorced in 2020, after which she moved from Nashville to Long Beach, California (where she was baptized). A post shared by Nightbirde (@_nightbirde), First published on February 22, 2022 / 5:09 AM. We Love you, Nightbirde.. 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. 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. February 21 2022, 9:27 AM PST. 2023 TVLine Media, LLC. 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. Thanks for contacting us. Nightbirde, whose real name was Jane Marczewski was known as an American singer and songwriter. He added, "[Jane] accomplished her dreams. Jane Marczewski had been battling cancerfor four years before her death. The AGT judge shared a tribute to Nightbirde on Twitter: "@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives. As she explained, You cant wait until life isnt hard anymore before you decide to be happy.. We're on the way.". You're not letting anyone down because that's what she kept saying to me. 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Nightbirde, singer Jane Marczewski, dies at 31. [50], Marczewski was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017,[7][17][18] and declared cancer-free in July 2018. Its my life. Who is the California Roll? For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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. Marczewski started songwriting at age six,[9] when she helped her mother finish the lyrics for a song. The singerdropped out of the AGT finals, and shared the news onInstagramlast August after revealing herhealth had deteriorated. ", "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. 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