I needed that. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. Howie Mandel also shared a tribute to Macrzewski in a Twitter post on Monday: "@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives.we must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. Jane Marczewski, the singer known as Nightbirde, has sadly passed away of breast cancer at the age of 31. It doesnt mean that you arent still fighting for your life, that you still dont have it in you to keep going, she said. It's been a year since one of AGT 's most unforgettable Contestants, Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewski, passed away, but her legacy lives on. Nightbirde, who appeared on season 16 of Americas Got Talent, died after a long battle with cancer. All rights reserved. The singer passed away on Sunday, after the disease spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, TMZ reported. "But this is a photo of myself from last week where I felt pretty, and alive, and awake, and human, and real. ", Strictly star bags life-changing EastEnders role as part of new family, Baby's body found after huge search as cops quiz Constance Marten & lover, Bianca Gascoigne reveals very unusual name for her newborn daughter, I took pic of son, 18, before his first night out then the worst thing happened, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Anyone who knew Jane knew that she was a woman of inspiration and joy even during times where joy would seem foreign to most. AMERICAS Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski has passed away at 31 after a long battle with cancer. She'd said doctors gave her a slim chance at survival -- just 2% -- and the remainder of her life had been given a small window in 2019 just 3-6 months. 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. Thank you for all your support, it means the world to me. Judge Simon Cowellwas moved by Nightbirde's performance and perseverance, and itearned the singer his coveted Golden Buzzer. Janes family first confirmed the singers death to TMZ on Monday (February 21st) before giving an official statement to PEOPLE. Janes family first confirmed the singers death to TMZ on Monday (February 21st) before giving an official statement to PEOPLE. You know what? Simon Cowell is paying tribute to one of his favorite contestants on America's Got Talent. The entertainer became an overnight sensation after her incredible audition with a video of her performance racking upover 30million views on YouTube. Sadness and grief and mourning and lamenting and crying and screaming and being angry, these are ways that we honor what was lost.. ", The show also released a statement regarding Nighbirdes death, saying, "Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions. WebJane A. Thoms, age 89 of Clinton, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at Mercy One. ", Nightbirde:'AGT' contestant withdraws from competition after cancer 'takes turn for the worse'. Macrzewski, who performed under the stage name Nightbirde on My point of view this summer has been astounding. She received Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer that season, vaulting her straight to the live shows. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. Rest in peace, Jane. "Life doesnt always give breaks to those that deserve it but we knew that already. "We are saddened to learn about @_nightbirde's Passing. We love you so much, JANE! Read our Nightbirde live blog for the very latest news and updates Nightbirde's death comes as a shock to fans after the singer shared an inspirational photo last December saying it was a "miracle" to "even be alive. I am sending my love to her family. She previously revealed she had a "two percent chance of survival," disclosing that cancer had spread to her lungs, spine, and liver. Unfortunately, her 'AGT' run was cut short due to the cancer and she's been mostly out of the spotlight since -- doing a few interviews here and there, while also staying positive on social media and sharing her journey. Jane Ann was born June 4, 1946, in Van Wert, to the late C. Robert and Wanda (Weaver) Baker. I am sending my love to her family.". She was 31. Following the tragic news, comedian and AGT judge Howie Mandel said that the singer "was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives. Simon," he concluded. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Stay with me, Ill be better soon. Ohio singerMarczewski had to withdraw from the NBC competition show, 'AGT' contestant withdraws from competition after cancer 'takes turn for the worse'. Copyright IBTimes 2023. AGT host Terry Crews shared a tribute to the star on Instagram: A post shared by Terry Crews (@terrycrews). The highest of highs and lowest of lows in life happening at the same time with all of this playing out in front of millions of people, Nightbirde, who shared her original song Its OK on the show, told CNN. But this is a photo of myself from last week where I felt pretty, and alive, and awake, and human, and real. 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. Jane Ann Pelton. Her TED talk from bed talk is worth hearing. NBC Insider is your all-access pass to some of your favorite NBC shows. The singer, whose real name is Jane Marczewski, passed away on Sunday, February 20, according to TMZ. No one else, in my opinion, could be number one.". "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.". It is with the deepest heartache that we confirm that after a four-year battle with cancer, Jane Marczewski, known to many of you as Nightbirde, passed away on February 19th 2022, they said. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google, Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Woody Harrelson Channels Adele in Dramatic Sendoff to Moldy Bread in SNL Musical Sketch:Watch, Madonnas Older Brother Anthony Ciccone Dies at66, Jack White Joins SNL Five-Timers Club, Ferociously Performs Songs From His 2022 Albums:Watch. "Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions. Related Story The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Jane Nightbirde Marczewski of Americas Got Talent fame passed away on Feb. 20, 2022 after a trying battle with cancer. Sources tell TMZ that Jane Marczewski, of Zanesville, passed away Sunday. Two percent is something, and I wish people knew how amazing it is.. "What was so special about Jane, in my opinion, was she was always optimistic. 10 min ago. "This album doesn't pit these emotions against one another, but rather it shows joy can come through sorrow. A direct source told TMZ that she passed away on Sunday, Feb. 20. The news of her death came as a shock to many, including the AGT judges who eventually gave her a standing ovation when she WebThis button displays the currently selected search type. Jane Marczewski Death Reason A post-show hobby turned into a career, and Nightbird became the face of the latest crop of singers. She was 31. The whole world is carrying their own weight and we have to learn to do this together.. The AGT judge shared a tribute to Nightbirde on Twitter: "@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives. Macrzewskistepped downfrom the AGT finals onInstagramlast August after revealing herhealth had deteriorated. AMERICA'S Got Talk star Nightbirde revealed she weighs just 85 pounds in her devastating cancer battle.The singer, whose real name is Jane Marczewski, whose real name is Jane Marczewski, shared a new photo to update fans, standing with an IV pole. It felt like everything fell apart. She was 31. Americas Got Talent (AGT) judges and audience were left horrified on Tuesday's episode, as a couples dangerous trapeze act went awfully wrong. Stay up to date with our daily newsletter, Nightbirde Reveals She Is Seeing 'Slow Miracle' In Breast Cancer Treatment, 'America's Got Talent:' Golden Buzzer Singer Nightbirde Leaves The Competition, Greece Seeks Answers Over Deadliest Train Tragedy, Man Utd Beat West Ham To Reach FA Cup Quarters As Spurs Crash Out, Russia Is Recruiting Young Palestinians To Fight In Ukraine; Offers $350, Russell Stover Recalls Product Distributed Nationwide Over Allergen Concern, New Moai Statue Found In Easter Island Volcano Crater Laguna, Jane Marczewski passed away on Feb. 19 after a four-year battle with cancer, She dropped out of "America's Got Talent" in August 2021to focus on chemotherapy, "Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family," the showpaid tribute. The singer reflected the love right back and said the embrace has restored my faith in humanity a whole lot to see people come together., In her final post on Instagram, Marczewski remained positive amid her deteriorating health. "I bet you never saw someone win so hard and lose so hard at the same time. Jane Ann Pelton. Americas Got Talent celebrity Jane Marczewski, popularly known as Nightbirde, passed away earlier this week after a fiercely fought battle with cancer. Despite months of treatment, Nightbirde passed away on February 20, 2022, after the cancer reportedly spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, according toTMZ. we must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. Its happening slow little by little, day by day, she said. Jane Nightbirde Marczewskisfamily posted one of the last videos that theAmericas Got Talentstar had taken before her death on Instagram on Tuesday February 22. Rest in peace @nightbirde," judge Heidi Klum shared on her Instagram Story. COLUMBUS, Ohio Nightbirde, the Zanesville woman who captured the nation's attention on "America's Got Talent" while battling cancer, has passed away. "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 message that 'Its okay, its okay. "Her Golden Buzzer will live on forever. In November of last year,the performer went on CNNto give anupdate on her cancer battle. Alta Jane Lucas, 77, of Chanute passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Heritage Healthcare in Chanute. To me to you to us. Says Host Terry Crews, 'AGT' 's Terry Crews on Why He Was 'Floored' by His Golden Buzzer-Winning Act: 'Nothing Better', Nikki Bella on Judging 'AGT: Extreme' with Simon Cowell and Travis Pastrana: 'I Was Very Intimidated'. We Love you, Nightbirde," host Terry Crews shared on Instagram. She posted a video of a bunch of balloons floating away in the sky over the ocean. She gave a soft smile to the camera, alongside aheartfelt messageto her followers on how she was feeling. Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News. ", Nightbirde concluded: "Thank you for all your support, it means the world to me. She was 31. "I have to tell you the thing she said on stage which was, 'You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy,' " he said. 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.". Nightbirdewas diagnosed withmetastatic breast cancer, which had progressed as time went on. Her lasting legacy will be the gift of hope she gave to so many through her music and the strength she found in Jesus. 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. Let us not be blind to our own glory. 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