When she's not covering entertainment news, she can be found baking, reading, or exploring NYC. 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. Rest In Peace, Jane," AGT shared on Instagram and Twitter Monday. [7][46], Nightbirde sold merchandise on social media, and raised money for medical expenses via GoFundMe. While a student at Liberty, Nightbirde posted her first tracks and had her first public performance in 2011. The season 16 contestant is staying positive through it all. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. Jane Marczewski in a photo shared January 2022. Marczewski withdrew from the show in August, citing her declining health. This story has been shared 101,193 times. "Those who knew her enjoyed her larger-than-life personality and sense of humor. [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. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. The AGT judges and host released Wilson Wong is a culture and trends reporter for NBC News Digital. 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. The singer's family confirmed the news of her death on Instagram along with a video of her talking about grief. 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She had previously revealed that she'd lost a lot of weight during her cancer battle and hadgotten down to just 85 pounds. [65], An emotional tribute to Nightbirde was highlighted during an America's Got Talent special on July 5, 2022. 2. Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. 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.' She was 31. Many remember her from Americas Got Talent, where she performed her hit song Its OK and inspired millions of people around the globe with her messages of faith and never giving up. [32] Her 2019 song "Fly" was officially released as a single by her family on July 4, 2022.[33]. [8][35][36] The song became No. We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss, the Marczewski family said in a statement, provided by NBC. The singer-songwriter shared this photo with some fireworks to celebrate this song that has become a guiding light for many people since the audition. I needed that. "@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives. [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. 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. After the audition aired, fans were overcome with her positivity and strength. This isn't how the story was supposed to go. "The fight with cancer is demanding all of my energy and attention," she wrote at the time. [3] Marczewski died on February 19, 2022, after keeping the battle to cancer a secret. "Jane truly understood the beauty of life and the importance of living each day as it is given to us. I have gone through cancer three times. ", And judge Heidi Klum shared on her Instagram story: "We love you. 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. The third time, I went to the window and they were there singing morning songs at 3am. [17] She released a three-song EP in 2012, called Lines, on which she sang and played acoustic guitar. The Zanesville, Ohio native, whose real name is Jane Marczewski, died on Sunday, according to TMZ. 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". 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. "But 2% isn't 0%," she wrote in another social media post. Americas Got Talent star Nightbirde has died aged 31 of cancer. 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. Watch video of that powerful performance below: Visibly moved by the performance, Cowell told Marczewski, Your voice is stunning. 3 on the Billboard "Emerging Artists" chart in June 2021. Subscribe for Latest Update! The artist, whose real He is now establishing a nonprofit and 100 percent of proceeds will go to the cause in Janes memory. Two percent is something, and I wish people knew how amazing it is. 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. The singerdropped out of the AGT finals, and shared the news onInstagramlast August after revealing herhealth had deteriorated. "Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions. It's just not worth it. 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. 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. Nightbirde, singer Jane Marczewski, dies at 31. [15], In August 2021, before she could compete in the show's quarterfinal round, Nightbirde withdrew from the competition because of worsening health. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) Singer and Ohio native Jane Marczewski has died after a long battle with cancer at [25], Nightbirde peaked at No. The entertainer became an overnight sensation after her incredible audition with a video of her performance racking upover 30million views on YouTube. [31] Her 2021 song "Brave" was officially released posthumously as a single in April 2022. ", "However, it was always her dream for her music to be heard by millions. Nightbirde's brother on new foundation, continued. Show host Terry Crews shared a tribute to the star on Instagram: "We are saddened to learn about @_nightbirde's Passing. / CBS News. She was 31. [25][9] Prior to her America's Got Talent audition, Marczewski was told that the cancer had metastasized to her lungs, spine and liver. Singer-songwriter Jane Marczewski, the "America's Got Talent" contestant known professionally as "Nightbirde" who impressed judges and earned a dedicated following, died Saturday after a four-year battle with cancer, according to her family. Host Terry Crews shared Monday a photo of Nightbirde on Instagram, writing: We Love you, Nightbirde. Ocean & Sky, a six-song EP she financed on Kickstarter, was released in 2013. We Love you, Nightbirde," he wrote. We lost a shining star today you were a true inspiration to all. Jane Marczewski, who captured viewers hearts in Season 16 of Americas Got Talent, died on Sunday following a battle with cancer, TMZ reports. "I love all of you and back," she said in a call with the judges. What is the Platinum Ticket on American Idol Season 20? 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. Andy Swift / 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.". Then a TikTok user stepped in. Talented singer Jane Marczewski, known professionally as Nightbirde, died on Feb. 19 after a four-year battle with cancer. We're on the way.". Jane Marczewski had been battling cancerfor four years before her death. You're not, you're going to be missed but you're not letting anyone down.". "We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss," they said in a statement. When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. ", "It was in that moment when I wrote the song, because I was having a hard time. Marczewski gained fame on 'America's Got Talent' [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). ", 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. Jane Nightbirde Marczewski passed away yesterday at the age of 31, according to TMZ. [27] It also charted in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. 1), on the retrospective episode. 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. 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. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.. AGT judge Howie Mandel mourned Nightbirdes passing in a Monday tweet. Rest in peace @nightbirde," judge Heidi Klum shared on her Instagram Story. The singer passed away on Sunday, after the disease spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, TMZ reported. We thank everyone for their messages of love and support.. Sharing my heart with the world on AGT has been an honor and a dream come true. "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. we must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much "I must be a fool in love, because even from under all this debris, I still believe Him. 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. The singer passed away on Sunday, after the disease spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, TMZ reported. "The message that 'Its okay, its okay. 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. All Rights Reserved. They added that Marczewski had found strength in her faith. "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. Marczewski died on Saturday after battling cancer for four years, her family said. Honestly, things have been pretty brutal. During her audition, she explained that she had been fighting cancer for the past several years. Samantha Kubota is a senior digital editor and journalist forTODAY Digital based in Los Angeles. ", 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. 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.". [51][1] With only a 2% chance of survival,[35] she gave health updates on CNN and social media. 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