"Life doesnt always give breaks to those that deserve it but we knew that already. Host Terry Crews shared Monday a photo of Nightbirde on Instagram, writing: We Love you, Nightbirde. She had a witty joke for every occasion even if the joke was on her.". You're not letting anyone down because that's what she kept saying to me. [24][23] In April 2019, she opened for Tori Kelly at Liberty University. [65], An emotional tribute to Nightbirde was highlighted during an America's Got Talent special on July 5, 2022. ", Judge Howie Mandel tweeted Monday that Marczewski was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives." AGT judge Howie Mandel mourned Nightbirdes passing in a Monday tweet. Her determination to fight this terrible illness was remarkable. She was something special," judge Sofia Vergara shared on her Instagram Story. ", "It was in that moment when I wrote the song, because I was having a hard time. In a statement, her family confirmed Marczewski's death. The next thing I know, Imgoing through a divorcewhile fighting this disease.". Would love your thoughts, please comment. Sending so much love to all of Nightbirde's family and friends. ", The songwriter added, "Here we are, you and I, signing off on the risk of REBELLIOUSLY HOPING for better days. You cant wait until life isnt hard anymore before you decide to be happy, she told the judges. "We talk about once every two weeks. Samantha Kubota is a senior digital editor and journalist forTODAY Digital based in Los Angeles. Rest In Peace, Jane, the show said in a statement to CNN. We Love you, Nightbirde.. Host Terry Crews also shared his condolences. [28][29][30] In March 2022, Nightbirde's song "It's OK" appeared during an episode of Good Trouble. 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. 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. 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 ", Nightbirde revealed life was pretty brutal. Prior to joining NBC, Sam worked in local news around the country, most recently covering Washington D.C. Sam is a proud graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia. [56][57] She was surrounded by family in her San Clemente residence. Two percent is something, and I wish people knew how amazing it is. Who was Nightbirde and what was her cause of death? 3 on the Billboard "Emerging Artists" chart in June 2021. Rest in peace @_nightbirde.". "The message that 'Its okay, its okay. The Zanesville, Ohio native, whose real name is Jane Marczewski, died on Sunday, according to TMZ. Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions, "America's Got Talent" said in a statement. We Love you, Nightbirde," he wrote. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.. What is the Platinum Ticket on American Idol Season 20? She was 31. "Jane truly understood the beauty of life and the importance of living each day as it is given to us. 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. A post shared by Nightbirde (@_nightbirde), First published on February 22, 2022 / 5:09 AM. Originally from the Chicago area, she grew up dreaming of working for TODAY. ", 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. Rest in peace," judge Heidi Klum wrote on her Instagram stories. "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. 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.' Americas Got Talent sensation Jane Nightbirde Marczewski has died at age 31 following a courageous public battle with cancer. Watch video of that powerful performance below: Visibly moved by the performance, Cowell told Marczewski, Your voice is stunning. The AGT judge shared a tribute to Nightbirde on Twitter: "@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives. "But 2% isn't 0%," she wrote in another social media post. Jane Marczewski, known to fans as Nightbirde, has passed away. "Life doesn't always give breaks to those that deserve it but we knew that already. Pain can be a gift because it really, really drives you to deep places to dig for gold.". When she's not covering entertainment news, she can be found baking, reading, or exploring NYC. 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. Taylor Fox is the Managing Editor of Talent Recap. The show's hosts and judges also shared their condolences on social media. She was 29 years old and had already beaten cancer once before. Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions. In a November interview with CNN, she said she was "getting a little better" and thankful to be alive. [61], The Marczewski family created The Nightbirde Memorial Fund (nightbirdefoundation.org), a foundation that donates to cancer research, and will help support those unable to afford the treatment they need. 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. Were all a little lost and its alright.. "[55], At the age of 31, Marczewski died from the disease on February 19, 2022. Nightbirde's music is a mix of folk and pop as well as electropop. Wilson Wong is a culture and trends reporter for NBC News Digital. She made a huge impact on AGT and the world. She also said after the performance that she had a 2% chance of survival but 2% is not zero percent, she said. She received Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer that season, vaulting her straight to the live shows. "I love all of you and back," she said in a call with the judges. [4][5], Marczewski was born on December 29, 1990. 2. 1), on the retrospective episode. Andy Swift / While speaking to former hostChris Cuomo, Nightbirde revealed her latest diagnosis and opened up about the "pain of giving up. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. ", "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. After turning 31 in December, Marczewski shared her last post on Instagram on Jan. 11, 2022. [25], Nightbirde peaked at No. When the season 16 finale aired in September 2021, the artist opened up about her complicated emotions and missing AGT in a lengthy Instagram post. But its happening slow, little by little, day by day. 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. I have gone through cancer three times. "I bet you never saw someone win so hard and lose so hard at the same time. Did you encounter any technical issues? ", "Later that year, I suffered a catatonic mental breakdown where I did not speak, or eat or move from bed for three months. Jane Marczewski Funeral & Obituary Updates# Nightbird died at age 31 in Los Angeles after a two-year battle with an aggressive form of cancer, according to The Hollywood We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. She was 31. Macrzewski performed under the stage name Nightbirde, A video of the performance boasts nearly 40 million views on YouTube. Sharing my heart with the world on AGT has been an honor and a dream come true. Its my life. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.". 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 singerdropped out of the AGT finals, and shared the news onInstagramlast August after revealing herhealth had deteriorated. 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. 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. Unaware that things get worse before they would get better.". After her performance of Its OK left Cowell near tears, he pushed his Golden Buzzer, sending her straight through to the live shows. 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. The performance earned her a standing ovation from the crowd and a Golden Buzzer from curmudgeonly judge Simon Cowell. Nightbirde, an America's Got Talent standout and fan favorite on season 16, has died. We use this field to verify if the person is not a bot and wont leave spam comments on the website. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to have met, heard and known her," judge Howie Mandel tweeted. Despite winning Simon Cowells Golden Buzzer, the singer left the competition to focus on her health. Updated on: February 22, 2022 / 8:03 AM @_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives, he wrote. During her audition, she explained that she had been fighting cancer for the past several years. AMERICA'S Got Talent singer Nightbirde opened up about her brutal cancer battle just weeks before she passed away at the age of 31. I thought, Man, this is something that she would have wanted to do, said Mitch. Marczewski, 31, died Feb. 19 after a four-year battle with cancer. "[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. My point of view this summer has been astounding, she wrote at the time. 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. 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. "Two percent is something and I wish people knew how amazing it is. [7][46], Nightbirde sold merchandise on social media, and raised money for medical expenses via GoFundMe. I am so sad to announce that I wont be able to continue forward on this season of AGT. I didnt want her story to just end there.". [52][53][54] According to Nightbirde: "I have a two percent chance of survival, but two percent is not zero percent. [15][38][39] Cowell encouraged her not to return to the competition, saying "You don't need the stress right now. Everyones lost. Marczewski withdrew from the show in August, citing her declining health. Let us not be blind to our own glory. She has two EPs under her belt, one released in 2012 titled Lines, and another in 2013 titled Ocean & Sky. 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. In sad news, Jane Marczewski, who went by the stage name Nightbirde, died on Saturday after four years of living with breast cancer. PMC Entertainment. Because you don't need the stress right now. 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%. I wish we would get a faster miracle, Nightbirde said during a CNN interview. Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. [27] It also charted in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. [14], Remaining in Lynchburg after graduating, Marczewski was a popular performer locally. Her world was crashing down in more ways than one. We Love you, Nightbirde," host Terry Crews shared on Instagram Monday. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. A month before, the singer performed a jaw-dropping AGT audition, in which she sang an original song, Its OK, which is based on her struggles with the disease. / CBS News. "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. She gave a soft smile to the camera, alongside aheartfelt messageto her followers on how she was feeling. "We're all a little lost and it's alright," she wrote. She was 31. [2] However, she decided to withdraw from AGT before the quarterfinals, because of worsening health due to cancer. Its important that everyone knows Im so much more than the bad things that happened to me.. Updated 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. "[21] When asked the meaning behind her name by a fan on Instagram, Nightbirde responded: Woke up in the night three times, dreaming of birds singing in the dark. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. I needed that. 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. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account. [45], Marczewski was married to musician Jeremy Claudio. A title card with a photo of her read: "In Memory of Jane 'Nightbirde' Marczewski". Rest in peace, Jane. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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