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". It's just not worth it. "Two percent is something and I wish people knew how amazing it is." He added, "[Jane] accomplished her dreams. [65], An emotional tribute to Nightbirde was highlighted during an America's Got Talent special on July 5, 2022. "We're all a little lost and it's alright," she wrote. ", "Later that year, I suffered a catatonic mental breakdown where I did not speak, or eat or move from bed for three months. 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". Nightbirde's brother on new foundation, continued. I'm raging and crying and hoping with everyone who needs to rage and cry and hope tonight. Originally from the Chicago area, she grew up dreaming of working for TODAY. He is now establishing a nonprofit and 100 percent of proceeds will go to the cause in Janes memory. Unaware that things get worse before they would get better.". She was 31. A video of the performance boasts nearly 40 million views on YouTube. Its important that everyone knows Im so much more than the bad things that happened to me.. 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. 1), on the retrospective episode. While speaking to former hostChris Cuomo, Nightbirde revealed her latest diagnosis and opened up about the "pain of giving up. [24][23] In April 2019, she opened for Tori Kelly at Liberty University. @_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives, he wrote. The singer passed away on Sunday, after the disease spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, TMZ reported. Shortly after her emotional departure, the Ohio-based singer returned to the show virtually to give an update on her condition. [31] Her 2021 song "Brave" was officially released posthumously as a single in April 2022. Host Terry Crews shared Monday a photo of Nightbirde on Instagram, writing: We Love you, Nightbirde. The NIGHTBIRDE foundation https://t.co/WDLrMbvGv9 - We are raising funds in honor of Jane in order to create a memorial foundation to donate to cancer research & give grants/support to those who may be unable to afford the treatment they need. We must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. But its happening slow, little by little, day by day. The performance earned her a standing ovation from the crowd and a Golden Buzzer from curmudgeonly judge Simon Cowell. Following her death, her family shared one final video of the talented singer along with a statement: After a four-year battle with cancer, Jane Kristen Marczewski, also known as Nightbirde, passed away on February 19th, 2022. [28][29][30] In March 2022, Nightbirde's song "It's OK" appeared during an episode of Good Trouble. 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. 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 We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss," Marczewski's family said in a statement to NBC News. Then a TikTok user stepped in. [51][1] With only a 2% chance of survival,[35] she gave health updates on CNN and social media. 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[15], In August 2021, before she could compete in the show's quarterfinal round, Nightbirde withdrew from the competition because of worsening health. 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. 1 on iTunes[36][37] and No. 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. [10] As a young Christian,[11] she volunteered and participated in various church ministries. 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. ", Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara preview new season of AGT. Nightbirde was the first person to receive the Golden Buzzer during Season 16. This story has been shared 101,193 times. [20] The AGT judges and host released condolences on social media. 1 year ago Americas Got Talent star Jane Marczewski has sadly died from cancer aged 31. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. I am so sad to announce that I wont be able to continue forward on this season of AGT. She wrote: Honestly, things have been pretty brutal. IE 11 is not supported. She was 29 years old and had already beaten cancer once before. 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She smiled, holding on to an IV pole, and captioned the snap: "Ever seen 85 pounds look so good???? They added that Marczewski had found strength in her faith. ", And judge Heidi Klum shared on her Instagram story: "We love you. Despite winning Simon Cowells Golden Buzzer, the singer left the competition to focus on her health. Sharing my heart with the world on AGT has been an honor and a dream come true. The singer caught the attention of many after delivering a stunning audition last year on Americas Got Talent, performing an original song called Its OK. During her performance, she disclosed to the judges that she was battling cancer that had spread to her lungs, spine and liver. The singerdropped out of the AGT finals, and shared the news onInstagramlast August after revealing herhealth had deteriorated. [47][48] She also wrote poetry and painted prior to her death. Its okay. In a November interview with CNN, she said she was "getting a little better" and thankful to be alive. Heart breaking news to hear about @_nightbirde, she was an extraordinary person, so brave, so talented, Cowell wrote on Twitter. PMC Entertainment. She was 31. 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 her last Instagram post, shared five weeks ago, Nightbirde updated fans on her health. When we found that she had passed this weekend, that immediately came to my mind. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. Rest In Peace, Jane. And when I'm too angry to ask Him to sit on my bed until I fall asleep, He still stays. Americas Got Talent contestant Nightbirde dies after - CNN ", "However, it was always her dream for her music to be heard by millions. Jane Marczewski in a photo shared January 2022. 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. As reported byThe Story Watch, Nightbirde said that she witnessed birds singing at her window in three consecutive dreams. 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. we must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. 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. 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. I lost 80 pounds again and that point, I really believed that I was going to die. We thank everyone for their messages of love and support.. "So then it became a song that I would listen back to so that I could hear that stronger part of myself, that more resolute and unmovable part of myself, singing it back to me. [64] Nightbirde's song "It's OK" also played in the background, during the beginning and ending of their performance. Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. "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.". We love you so much, JANE! [25][9] Prior to her America's Got Talent audition, Marczewski was told that the cancer had metastasized to her lungs, spine and liver. Rest In Peace, Jane.. Were all a little lost and its alright., A post shared by Nightbirde (@_nightbirde), Jena Malone Opens Up About Being Sexually Assaulted During, NBA, Velocity Capital Invest in Social Analytics FirmVideocites, 'You Must Remember This' Unveils New Season Unzipping Steamy, Travis Scott Reportedly Caused $12,000 in Damages During, High Noon Is Launching A Brand-New Tequila Seltzer For Spring, TVLine is a part of Penske Media Corporation. We are saddened to learn about@_nightbirdes Passing, 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. "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. ", A post shared by America's Got Talent - AGT (@agt), "AGT" host Terry Crews posted a photo of Marczewski on his Instagram with the caption, "We Love you, Nightbirde. 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. "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. Please enter valid email address to continue. 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. [22], Nightbirde's style, a mix of folk and pop,[14] evolved into electropop. Rest in peace," judge Heidi Klum wrote on her Instagram stories. 2 trending on YouTube. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. While her voice took her to various places across the U.S., including Nashville and, later, California, Shes inspired millions. Host Terry Crews and judges Heidi Klum and Simon Cowell also paid tribute on their own social media accounts. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Says Host Terry Crews, 'America's Got Talent' 's Heidi Klum Says 'I Might Poop Myself' from Nerves About Season 17, 'America's Got Talent' Contestant Exits Show Due to Ongoing Cancer Battle: 'I've Still Got Dreams'. In a post on January 11, Nightbirde, born Jane Marczewski, shared what became herlast selfieon social media before her death. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. I dont know if itll ever become casual to me again, just to live, she said at the time. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss," they said in a statement. "I love all of you and back," she said in a call with the judges. 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.. She also said after the performance that she had a 2% chance of survival but 2% is not zero percent, she said. 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. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her. 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