"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. ", And judge Heidi Klum shared on her Instagram story: "We love you. She received a Golden Buzzer fromSimon Cowellfor her performance of her song It's OK, which became an overnight success as a video of her performanceracked up over 30million views onYouTube. She impressed judge Simon Cowell with her positivity and resolve. 'America's Got Talent' Winners: Where Are They Now? ", "As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.". "Life doesnt always give breaks to those that deserve it but we knew that already. 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. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Who was Nightbirde and what was her cause of death? You're not, you're going to be missed but you're not letting anyone down.". "The fight with cancer is demanding all of my energy and attention," she wrote at the time. [31] Her 2021 song "Brave" was officially released posthumously as a single in April 2022. After turning 31 in December, Marczewski shared her last post on Instagram on Jan. 11, 2022. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.". We are saddened to learn about@_nightbirdes Passing, he wrote. Shes inspired millions. [7][46], Nightbirde sold merchandise on social media, and raised money for medical expenses via GoFundMe. We're on the way.". She made a huge impact on AGT and the world. 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. LOS ANGELES Jane Marczewski, the Zanesville woman known by the stage name Nightbirde from America's Got Talent, has died after her battle with cancer -- TMZ first reported Monday citing a source with direct knowledge.. I needed that. Nightbirde's real name is Jane Marczewski and hails from Zanesville, Ohio. Nightbirde's audition in Episode 1602 consisted of singing her original song "It's Okay". This isn't how the story was supposed to go. The performance earned her a standing ovation from the crowd and a Golden Buzzer from curmudgeonly judge Simon Cowell. Then a TikTok user stepped in. Jane lived like two, three years longer than what the doctors said she was going to live; and she did that through the help and prayers and financial support of so many people from around the world, said Mitch. @_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives.we must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. AGT host Terry Crews shared a tribute to the star on Instagram: A post shared by Terry Crews (@terrycrews). "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. ", 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. The entertainer became an overnight sensation after her incredible audition with a video of her performance racking upover 30million views on YouTube. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. 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.' ", Nightbirde was recently in good spirits, continued. Despite her battles with the disease, the vocal sensation said she was grateful for her run on AGT., Sharing my heart with the world on AGT has been an honor and a dream come true, the star wrote on IG. Despite winning Simon Cowells Golden Buzzer, the singer left the competition to focus on her health. Rest In Peace, Jane. Jane Kristen Marczewski (December 29, 1990 February 19, 2022), known professionally as Nightbirde,[1] was an American singer-songwriter. If you like TVLine, you'll LOVE our email news alerts! "Jane truly understood the beauty of life and the importance of living each day as it is given to us. Simon Cowell opens up on special tribute for late AGT contes Because you don't need the stress right now. ", 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. [63], Inspired by Nightbirde, the Lebanese dance group Mayyas (who received a Golden Buzzer from Sofa Vergara) honored her during the audition episode of AGT's season 17 on June 21, 2022. We Love you, Nightbirde.. "Two percent is something and I wish people knew how amazing it is. ", 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. In November of last year,the performer went on CNNto give anupdate on her cancer battle. We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss, the Marczewski family said in a statement, provided by NBC. Wilson Wong is a culture and trends reporter for NBC News Digital. Nightbirde's brother on new foundation, continued. [45], Marczewski was married to musician Jeremy Claudio. [6] She was originally from Zanesville, Ohio,[7][8] and had three siblings. ", "Later that year, I suffered a catatonic mental breakdown where I did not speak, or eat or move from bed for three months. She smiled, holding on to an IV pole, and captioned the snap: "Ever seen 85 pounds look so good???? We must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. 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. "I love all of you and back," she said in a call with the judges. It's just not worth it. [20] The AGT judges and host released condolences on social media. [10][16] In 2013, she released Ocean & Sky, a six-song EP that she funded on Kickstarter. Im doing a little better. DWTS Tour Reveals A Week in The Life of a Pro with Hilarious, Energetic Performance, Adam Lambert Defends Harry Styles Against Queerbaiting Accusations. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Three-time NFL Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champion dead, Hayden Panettieres brothers cause of death revealed, NYPD Blue child star dead: Austin Majors was 27, competition in August amid her battle with the disease, heartbreaking announcement posted to her Instagram page, A video of the performance boasts nearly 40 million views on YouTube. Nightbirde inspired fans across the globe when she appeared on AGT with her original song Its Okay. Although her health took a turn for the worse at the beginning of the season, Nightbirde continued to update fans as her original songs climbed the charts. She said about choosing her stage name: "It felt so poetic that these birds were singing as if it were morning, and yet there was no sign of it yet, and thats what I want to embody.". Honestly, things have been pretty brutal. "We Love you, Nightbirde," 'AGT' host Terry Crews wrote on Instagram. 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+. 2022 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. So why put yourself through it. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. 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. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. I am sending my love to her family., Her family added in their statement that those who knew Marczewski enjoyed her larger-than-life personality and sense of humor., She had a witty joke for every occasion even if the joke was on her, her family added. She gave a soft smile to the camera, alongside aheartfelt messageto her followers on how she was feeling. I didnt want her story to just end there.". After the audition aired, fans were overcome with her positivity and strength. Its the story that Im still in and apparently, everyone else was in a story like that too, in their own way. This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 14:58. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the top link in the bio for her family to continue to honor JANE and her legacy. The singerdropped out of the AGT finals, and shared the news onInstagramlast August after revealing herhealth had deteriorated. Marczewski had skyrocketed to fame after winning the Golden Buzzer on "America's Got Talent" in June 2021. Macrzewski performed under the stage name Nightbirde, and she competed on the 16th season of America's Got Talent. Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. [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. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. [17][18] In August 2020, following her second cancer diagnosis and remission, she released "It's OK" (her most popular song). Were all a little lost and its alright.. [2] However, she decided to withdraw from AGT before the quarterfinals, because of worsening health due to cancer. / CBS News. As reported byThe Story Watch, Nightbirde said that she witnessed birds singing at her window in three consecutive dreams. At the time of her Americas Got Talent audition earlier this year, she shared that she had cancer in her spine, lungs, and liver. She [32] Her 2019 song "Fly" was officially released as a single by her family on July 4, 2022.[33]. Let us not be blind to our own glory. Before her audition, she gaveCrewsinformation about her diagnosis that left audiences feeling hopeful: I have a 2% chance of survival, but 2% is not 0%. Shortly after her emotional departure, the Ohio-based singer returned to the show virtually to give an update on her condition. Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. 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. "We love you. Americas Got Talent star Nightbirde has died aged 31 of cancer. 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. "We thank everyone for their messages of love and support.. Judge Simon Cowell and host Terry Crews featured their favorite Golden Buzzer winners, with Nightbirde being ranked the best moment (No. "The message that 'Its okay, its okay. "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. "Our condolences go to her closest family & friends.". ", "At my worst, I was given three to six months to live and a 2% chance of survival. 'AGT' 's Terry Crews on Why He Was 'Floored' by His Golden Buzzer-Winning Act: 'Nothing Better', Heidi Klum Says Her 'Heart Was Melted' by Her 'AGT' Golden Buzzer Act Who Lost Her Mom to Cancer, 'AGT' : Simon Cowell on Nightbirde's Success After Her Exit, His 'Amazing' Frontrunner to Win Season 16, 'AGT' : Simon Cowell Calls His Golden Buzzer Act a 'Total Star' as Teen Says She's Still 'Speechless', 'AGT: Extreme' Crowns Season 1 Champion: 'He Deserves This!' Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) The Recap Group. Jane Nightbirde Marczewski passed away yesterday at the age of 31, according to TMZ. [22], Nightbirde's style, a mix of folk and pop,[14] evolved into electropop. [Marczewski] was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives, AGT judge Howie Mandel tweeted on Monday. I'm raging and crying and hoping with everyone who needs to rage and cry and hope tonight. Despite months of treatment, Nightbirde passed away on February 20, 2022, after the cancer reportedly spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, according toTMZ. Its OK topped the iTunes charts within 24 hours of her audition, and continues to bring fans joy and hope. My point of view this summer has been astounding. Nightbirde after winning the Golden Buzzer on "America's Got Talent. After her performance of Its OK left Cowell near tears, he pushed his Golden Buzzer, sending her straight through to the live shows. 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. Macrzewski performed under the stage name Nightbirde, 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. We use this field to verify if the person is not a bot and wont leave spam comments on the website. By August, however, the then-30-year-old had to drop out of the show to focus on her health. [65], An emotional tribute to Nightbirde was highlighted during an America's Got Talent special on July 5, 2022. "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. My point of view this summer has been astounding, she wrote at the time. Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. 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. 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. But this is a photo of myself from last week where I felt pretty, and alive, and awake, and human, and real, she wrote. 2023 TVLine Media, LLC. Absolutely stunning., Unfortunately, that was the end of her time on AGT. [18] Credited as Jane Marczewski-Claudio, she contributed music for the 2015 documentary film, Leonard Knight: A Man & His Mountain.[19]. #nightbirde. "Those who knew her enjoyed her larger-than-life personality and sense of humor. [26] Her song "New Year's Eve (The Remix)" peaked at No. [27] It also charted in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. "We're all a little lost and it's alright," she wrote. [49] Frequently posting, the singer's final message and selfie to social media was on January 11, 2022. At the time of her Americas Got Talent audition earlier this year, she shared that she had cancer in her spine, lungs, and liver. The show's hosts and judges also shared their condolences on social media. [66], Note: "Fly" and "Brave" were officially released as singles posthumously in 2022.[81][82][83]. 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. [44] In July 2022, Cowell ranked his favorite Top 15 Golden Buzzer moments in AGT history during season 17, and Nightbirde placed first. A post shared by Nightbirde (@_nightbirde), First published on February 22, 2022 / 5:09 AM. I wish we would get a faster miracle, Nightbirde said during a CNN interview. A source with direct knowledge told TMZ that the singer passed away Sunday while undergoing treatment for the disease, which had metastasized to her lungs, spine and liver. 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. Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions, "America's Got Talent" said in a statement. WebSinger Jane Marczewski, known by her stage name as Nightbirde, died on Feb. 19 after her 4-year battle with cancer. Marczewski started songwriting at age six,[9] when she helped her mother finish the lyrics for a song. [15], In August 2021, before she could compete in the show's quarterfinal round, Nightbirde withdrew from the competition because of worsening health. 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. She has two EPs under her belt, one released in 2012 titled Lines, and another in 2013 titled Ocean & Sky. PMC Entertainment. 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. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. 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. Host Terry Crews shared Monday a photo of Nightbirde on Instagram, writing: We Love you, Nightbirde. Marczewski withdrew from the show in August, citing her declining health. 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