Macrzewski performed under the stage name Nightbirde, and she competed on the 16th season of America's Got Talent. In this photo, America's Got Talent Live: The All Stars Tour logo captured on the big screen onstage during opening night in Salina, Kansas, Oct. 6, 2015. Celebrity Deaths in 2022: Stars We've Lost The 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: The AGT judge shared a tribute to Nightbirde on Twitter: "@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives. Nightbirde was given a two percent chance of survival after learning that her cancer had spread to her lungs, spine, and liver. The performer announced her exit from the AGT finals on Instagram in August, saying her health had deteriorated. "Those who knew her enjoyed her She made a huge impact on AGT and the world. "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.". ", The AGT: Extreme host added, "We love her. "We cant always change our circumstances, but in the words of Jane, we are worth more than the bad things that happen to us.". A source with direct knowledge We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss. The singer passed away on Feb. 20 following a battle with cancer. "She had a witty joke for every occasion even if the joke was on her. ", Nightbirde's family confirmed her death "with the deepest heartache. Nightbirde, whose real name was Jane Marczewski was known as an American singer and songwriter. Marczewski exited AGT weeks later to focus on her ongoing cancer battle. "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. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! Jane Nightbirde Marczewski of Americas Got Talent fame passed away on Feb. 20, 2022 after a trying battle with cancer. Even though you havent competed you already won.". 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. Alta was born on March 25, 1945, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Marcetta (Dunfee) Grosstephan. She was 31. AMERICA'S Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski has passed away at 31 after a long battle with cancer. Here we are, you and I, signing off on the risk of REBELLIOUSLY HOPING for better days. The singer passed away on Sunday, after the "On behalf of all of us, you haven't let anyone down. He is now establishing a nonprofit and 100 percent of proceeds will go to the cause in Janes memory. Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. "@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives. Jane Marczewski passed away on Feb. 19 after a four-year battle with cancer. Stay with me, Ill be better soon. "Two percent is something and I wish people knew how amazing it is. Her TED talk from bed talk is worth hearing. Its scary to go down those dark roads, but you know what? Americas Got Talent Winners: Where Are They Now? It's difficult, I haven't been able to watch [her Audition video] since she passed," Cowell revealed in anAGTvideo. Web#Nightbirde for Twitter hashtag - Twstalker . Deeply touched by her courage and positivity, Simon Cowell awarded her the coveted Golden Buzzer which led her to advance to the next round of the competition. AMERICA'S Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski has passed away at 31 after a long battle with cancer. "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. The news of her demise was shared by her family in an official statement writing they were devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss. Jane Marczewski, known to many of you as Nightbirde, passed away on February 19th 2022. We Love you, Nightbirde., Also today, AGT judge Howie Mandel tweeted his condolences, writing, that Nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives. Her work has touched the hearts of many because of her honesty and joy in the midst of sorrow," Marczewski tellsPeople. 10 min ago. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. Stay with me, Ill be better soon. Nightbirde is Cowell's all-time favorite Golden Buzzer Audition. She gave a soft smile to the camera, alongside aheartfelt messageto her followers on how she was feeling. On February 19th, Nightbirde's family andThe Nightbirde Foundationreleased her debut album,It's OK. Rest In Peace, Jane.. What a miracle that the pain Ive walked through can be reworked into beauty that makes people all over the world open their eyes wider. Let us not be blind to our own glory. Nightbirde said that although the statistics say that she should not be alive, she is thankful to continue fighting. TheAGTseason 16 favorite encouraged her fans to face tough times head on, and fully embrace how difficult some of those can be. On Monday, the Marczewski family released a statement about the songwriter's life and legacy. Last November, the singer went on CNN and gave fans an update on her cancer battle. She wrote: "Honestly, things have been 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 toTMZ. 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'. On Tuesday, Cowell shared a statement about the singer's passing, tweeting: "Heart breaking news to hear about @_nightbirde, she was an extraordinary person, so brave, so talented. She had a witty joke for every occasion even if the joke was on her. "The message that 'Its okay, its okay. 'Her Golden Buzzer will live on forever, no one else, in my opinion, could be number one,' #SimonCowell said describing late #AGT star #Nightbirde.Be resting as well as an angel in eternal peace. During her audition, Marczewski shared that she was dealing with cancer in her lungs, spine and liver. My point of view this summer has been astounding. Jane Fortin, 68 years old, of St. Johnsbury, Vt., passed away peacefully with her daughter, grandson, and son-in-law at her side on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 in St. Johnsbury. ", "On top of all that, I then realize my marriage is ending. She knew how sick she was and she couldn't make the Finals, but I think watching it back, it makes you feel hopeful," Cowell continued. Im planning my future, not my legacy. Im raging and crying and hoping with everyone who needs to rage and cry and hope tonight.. ", "We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss. AMERICA'S Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski has passed away at 31 after a long battle with cancer. 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. Rest in peace, Jane. It is with the deepest heartache that we confirm that Her story and original song "It's Okay" resonated with viewers, and earned her millions of views on YouTube, as well as streams on music platforms. WebAmericas Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski, who was more famous with her stage name Nightbirde, died after a long battle with cancer. Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewski 's family is remembering her life and legacy. ", 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. "Heart breaking news to hear about @_nightbirde, she was an extraordinary person, so brave, so talented. She had a witty joke for every occasion even if the joke was on her. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Pretty beat up, but Ive still got dreams.". We must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. With traditional chemotherapy treatment the doctors are hopeful they can extend Janes life by up to 3 1/2yrs. It's been a year since one of AGT 's most unforgettable Contestants, Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewski, passed away, but her legacy lives on. We get to carry her legacy and her memory forward, and we get to potentially impact another Jane," he said. "But 2% isn't 0%," she wrote in another social media post. 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 Her family also paid tribute to her in a statement. I spend a lot of time squeezing my eyes shut and trying to remember what I believe; counting my breaths in the grief cloud; burying my face into Gods T-shirt., She continued: I must be a fool in love, because even from under all this debris, I still believe Him. The next thing I know, Imgoing through a divorcewhile fighting this disease.". Following a remission, the cancer returned in a metastatic state. Related Story In November, Marczewski spoke with CNNs Chris Cuomo and said her treatment had been going well but that her health was improving only slowly. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The title is based on the original track Nightbirdeperformed during her original breathtakingAGTAudition. 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. 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