10 min ago. Photo: Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images, 'AGT: Extreme' Pays Tribute to Jane 'Nightbirde' Marczewski After'' Singer's Death, 'AGT' Star Jane 'Nightbirde' Marczewski's Family Is 'Devastated by Her Passing': 'Unimaginable Loss', 'AGT' Star Nightbirde Dead at 31 After Cancer Battle: 'We Love You,' Says Terry Crews, 'AGT' Season 17 Starts Production: 'I Could Not Be Any More Excited,' Heidi Klum Says See First Look, Terry Crews Hopes 'AGT' Honors Nightbirde in New Season After Her Death: 'She Affected Everyone', 'AGT' : Simon Cowell Calls His Golden Buzzer Act a 'Total Star' as Teen Says She's Still 'Speechless'. "Many remember her from America's Got Talent, where she performed her song 'It's OK' and inspired millions of people around the globe with her messages of faith and never giving up. It is with the deepest heartache that we confirm that We Love you, Nightbirde.". ", Nightbirde revealed life was pretty brutal. Despite months of treatment, Nightbirde passed away on February 20, 2022, after the cancer reportedly spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, according to TMZ. Her daughte The album contains songs from Nightbirde that were recorded during her health journey. "Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Powered by WordPress VIP. "Heart breaking news to hear about @_nightbirde, she was an extraordinary person, so brave, so talented. And when Im too angry to ask Him to sit on my bed until I fall asleep, He still stays. She was 31. https://hollywoodlife.com/2022/02/22/nightbirde-family-last-words-video It's difficult, I haven't been able to watch [her Audition video] since she passed," Cowell revealed in anAGTvideo. We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss," the Marczewski family said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE. Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. The video garnered millions of views on YouTube and her performance warranted a standing ovation from all four judges. AMERICA'S Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski has passed away at 31 after a long battle with cancer. Macrzewski, who performed under the stage name Nightbirde on AGT, became a social media sensation after competing on the talent show's 16th season. Nightbirde's brother on new foundation, continued. "Her life was nothing close to easy, but she lived it with true joy and strength," Katelyn said. Jane Marczewski had been battling cancerfor four years before her death. We love you. Its okay. We Love you, Nightbirde., That same day, judge Howie Mandel wrote a tribute to the Ohio native, tweeting,@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives.we must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. I will live her lesson best I can. The AGT judge shared a tribute to Nightbirde on Twitter: "@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives. Many remember her from Americas Got Talent, where she performed her song Its OK and inspired millions of people around the globe with her messages of faith and never giving up. Nightbirdeposted a photo in cream overalls and a maroon tank top. Anyone who knew Jane knew that she was a woman of inspiration and joy even during times where joy would seem foreign to most. For context: Nightbirde was anAGTSeason 16fan favorite from the moment she stepped on stage for her performance of "It's OK."During the Audition, Nightbirde revealed to the Judges and crowd that she was battling cancer, with the song lyrics serving as a gentle reminder to stay joyful against all odds. America's Got Talent 'fan favorite' Jane 'Nightbirde' Marczweski will release her debut album posthumously with the help of her family one year after she died of cancer. NBC Insider is your all-access pass to some of your favorite NBC shows. Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. She was the cherished mother of Justine and Jon-Paul, a loving grandmother to Thomas, Sam and William, and a dear friend to many. We thank everyone for their messages of love and support.". "Rest in power @_nightbirde. AGT judge Terry Crews paid tribute to the singer in an Instagram post, saying: "We are saddened to learn about @_nightbirde's Passing. ", "We're excited to share Jane's debut album with the world. When Chris mentioned if she felt "comfortable to dream," Nightbirde opened up: "I think life sometimes is a game of 'choose your pain' so the pain of continuing or the pain of giving up. She previously revealed she had a "two percent chance of survival," disclosing that cancer had spread to her lungs, spine, and liver. She received a Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell for her performance of her song It's OK, which became an overnight success as a video of her performanceracked up over 30million views on YouTube. The singer, whose real name is Jane Marczewski, passed away on Sunday, February 20, according to TMZ. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 'America's Got Talent' Winners: Where Are They Now? ", "At my worst, I was given three to six months to live and a 2% chance of survival. She revealed her cancer had taken a "turn for the worse," saying: "Sharing my heart with the world on AGT has been an honor and a dream come true. She was 31. JANE PELTON OBITUARY. All things considered, she lived much longer than health professionals ever thought -- fighting hard for survival, and ultimately winning over audiences on 'Got Talent' and beyond. 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. Despite months of treatment, Nightbirde passed away on February 20, 2022, after the cancer reportedly spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, according toTMZ. Nightbirde, who took the nation by storm with her stellar performance in "America's Got Talent," passed away on Feb. 19 after battling cancer. judge Simon Cowell wrote on Twitter Tuesday. View our online Press Pack. Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. Ocean & Sky, a six-song EP she financed on Kickstarter, was released in 2013. A press statement calls the album a "reflection of her strength and the battle she was fighting in her own words. She later reflected on what it was like to watch the Americas Got Talent season finale after having to hit pause on her participation. 4 min read America's Got Talent 's spinoff show paid tribute to Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewski. Simon". We love you so much, JANE! Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewski 's family is remembering her life and legacy. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive show news, updates, and more! Its happening slow little by little, day by day, she said. America's Got Talent 'fan favorite' Jane 'Nightbirde' Marczweski will release her debut album posthumously with the help of her family one year after she died of cancer. Her story captivated America -- during her initial outing, she sang an original song, "It's Okay," which absolutely blew the judges away making Cowell emotional and getting a standing ovation from the others, not to mention a rare golden buzzer from SC himself. We are saddened to learn about @_nightbirdes Passing, AGT host Terry Crews wrote on Instagram Monday. Unaware that things get worse before they would get better.". However, she withdrew from the show weeks later, announcing on social media at the time that she was no longer able to compete due to her health. Simon," he concluded. After her emotional exit from the show, the singer returned virtually to provide an update following her departure. Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. The entertainer became an overnight sensation after her incredible audition with a video of her performance racking upover 30million views on YouTube. The singer passed away on Sunday, after the It is with the deepest heartache that Nightbirde, whose real name was Jane Marczewski was known as an American singer and songwriter. The NBC App is the best place to catch up on the most recent season of your favorite shows, watch live TV, and stream movies. The NBC franchise also honored the Zanesville, Ohio native on Monday. The singer would thenreflect on her experiencewhile starring in the talent competition, saying: "Its so hard for me to not be on the @agt stage for the finals this week. It's been a year since one of AGT 's most unforgettable Contestants, Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewski, passed away, but her legacy lives on. On February 19th, Nightbirde's family andThe Nightbirde Foundationreleased her debut album,It's OK. The singerdropped out of the AGT finals, and shared the news onInstagramlast August after revealing herhealth had deteriorated. It is with the deepest heartache that we confirm that after a four-year battle with cancer, Jane Marczewksi, known to many of you as Nightbirde, passed away on February 19th, 2022. Sometimes you have to dig deep for gold. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 24th at Lyons Trinity United Methodist Church. 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. "I am so sad to announce that I wont be able to continue forward on this season of AGT. The singer-songwriter's exit came just after she captured America's heart during her emotional performance of heroriginal songabout being more than hercancer, titled "I'm OK," which earned her a Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell. Let us not be blind to our own glory. Show host Terry Crews shared a tribute to the star on Instagram: "We are saddened to learn about @_nightbirde's Passing. Her lasting legacy will be the gift of hope she gave to so many through her music and the strength she found in Jesus., Related: 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 learned today that she lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, Feb. 20. Part of what touched many was the story of her cancer journey. In 2017, Nightbirde was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She went into remission in 2018. She was diagnosed again in 2019 and given 3-6 months to live with a 2% chance of survival. But she was again declared cancer-free in 2020. He is now establishing a nonprofit and 100 percent of proceeds will go to the cause in Janes memory. The singer passed away on Jane Ann was born June 4, 1946, in Van Wert, to the late C. Robert and Wanda (Weaver) Baker. A source with direct knowledge tells us the phenom singer passed away Saturday after months of receiving treatment for the disease which had spread to her lungs, spine and liver. Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. ", In a virtual interview aired on the show in the same month, Marczewski said, "It was beautiful to see the world welcome that song into their own dark night," adding, "I'm overwhelmed by it. Everyones lost. "We are saddened to learn about @_nightbirde's Passing. ", Nightbirde:'AGT' contestant withdraws from competition after cancer 'takes turn for the worse'. 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.". Macrzewski, who performed under the stage name Nightbirde on She is a part of a joint family. According to the sources, her father Mitchell C. Marczewski is an entrepreneur. 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