"So, the pain of continuing there is a lot more uncertainty that way, but I think the pain of giving up is so much worse.". Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Brave (Live at Maple House Sessions) (2021). Sheadded, "But 2% isn't 0%. I bet you never saw someone win so hard and lose so hard at the same time. Ohio singerMarczewski had to withdraw from the NBC competition show midway through the 16th season in August, revealing that her health had"taken a turn for the worse" since her audition. On February 19th, Nightbirde's family andThe Nightbirde Foundationreleased her debut album,It's OK. AMERICAS Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski has passed away at 31 after a long battle with cancer. 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. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the top link in the bio for her family to continue to honor JANE and her legacy. "As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to have met, heard and known her.". Her family also paid tribute to her in a statement. JANE PELTON OBITUARY. We're on the way.". Nightbirde, who appeared on season 16 of Americas Got Talent, died after a long battle with cancer. Jane Marczewski had been battling cancerfor four years before her death. Nightbirde, who appeared on season 16 of Americas Got Talent, died after a long battle with cancer. She was 31. Rest in peace, Jane. In the videos description, the contestants family wrote about how the video was a fitting farewell to the late singer and hoped that it provided comfort to fans mourning her tragic loss. ", Nightbirde concluded: "Thank you for all your support, it means the world to me. 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. The singer, whose real name is Jane Marczewski, passed away on Sunday, February 20, according to TMZ. ", Nightbirde revealed life was pretty brutal. We must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. ", Nightbirde:'AGT' contestant withdraws from competition after cancer 'takes turn for the worse'. ", "We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss. Obviously, she got a green light to move on -- and made it to the quarterfinals. Jane Nightbirde Marczewski of Americas Got Talent fame passed away on Feb. 20, 2022 after a trying battle with cancer. ", "Later that year, I suffered a catatonic mental breakdown where I did not speak, or eat or move from bed for three months. In a post on January 11, Nightbirde, born Jane Marczewski, shared what became herlast selfieon social media before her death. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! 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. "The message that 'Its okay, its okay. We Love you, Nightbirde," host Terry Crews shared on Instagram. Jane Nightbirde Marczewskisfamily posted one of the last videos that theAmericas Got Talentstar had taken before her death on Instagram on Tuesday February 22. A source with direct knowledge tells us the AFTER battling cancer for more than five years, America's Got Talent star Jane Marczewski reportedly died at age 31. The news of her demise was shared by her family in an official statement writing they were devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss. "I am so sad to announce that I wont be able to continue forward on this season of AGT. Americas Got Talent celebrity Jane Marczewski, popularly known as Nightbirde, passed away earlier this week after a fiercely fought battle with cancer. We Love you, Nightbirde.. Marczewski returned to the show remotely in early August to give an update on her health. We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss. "Her life was nothing close to easy, but she lived it with true joy and strength," Katelyn said. On Tuesday, one day after Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewski's death was made public, Cowell honored the late singer on social media. Its all real, and you dont have to pick one or the other: life is beautiful or life is garbage. 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During her audition, Marczewski shared that she was dealing with cancer in her lungs, spine and liver. She had previously revealed that she'd lost a lot of weight during her cancer battle and hadgotten down to just 85 pounds. ", The singer concluded: "How rare a miracle it is to even be alive.". I am so sad to announce that I wont be able to continue forward on this season of, Chris Pine admits 'it does look' like Harry Styles spit on him but this is what actually happened, Rebel Wilson 'collapsed' after Ramona Agruma proposal: 'I was so overwhelmed', Amy Grant recalls being 'so scared' to return to touring following serious bike accident, Travis Scott being sought by NYPD after alleged nightclub assault, Zachary Levi talks 'Shazam!' 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. WebShe dropped out of the AGT competition and passed away on February 21, 2022. I am sending my love to her family. 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. She was 31. ", Nightbirde's family confirmed her death "with the deepest heartache. ", She said: "I did get a scan result back and a bunch of stuff that was there has now disappeared and a bunch of the really big stuff has gone down in size. Jane fulfilled her purpose. Jane passed away on Feb. 19 at the age of 31 after a four-year battle with cancer, her family announced in a statement to Today. Read more Read less. 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. WebObituary. I think grieving and feeling through all the emotions that you feel: the sadness and the grief and the injustice and the anger and the loss and the bargaining. Share this page. Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in [this] difficult time. One month later, Nightbirde revealed that it was a lot to process after receiving such a surge in support from fans. She continued: "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. ", Nightbirdecontinued, saying: "I then move across the country to look for some miracle treatment that I dont actually have money to pay for. WebJane A. Thoms, age 89 of Clinton, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at Mercy One. She was also known for her unique dance moves on the music charts. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. We must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. After a four-year battle with cancer, America's Got Talent Contestant Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewski died on February 19, 2022. Life doesnt always give breaks to those that deserve itbut we knew that already. A year later,Nightbirde's endless optimism and angelic vocalshave now been commemorated in a 10-track album of her collected works. 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. 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," the family said Monday in a statement to USA TODAY. We thank everyone for their messages of love and support., Per a statement from Americas Got Talent on Monday: Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions, reads Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. "Life doesnt always give breaks to those that deserve it but we knew that already. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Im planning my future, not my legacy. Jane Ann Pelton, 76, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at home after an year-and-a-half battle with cancer. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive show news, updates, and more! Her lasting legacy will be the gift of hope she gave to so many through her music and the strength she found in Jesus. Be sad and be grateful and look at the twinkly lights and feel your feelings. The album contains songs from Nightbirde that were recorded during her health journey. Her determination to fight this terrible illness was remarkable. Nightbirde also noted that she was proud of the songs that she was creating based on her personal life. Rest In Peace, Jane.. AMERICA'S Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski has passed away at 31 after a long battle with cancer. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her., Heidi Klum shared a photo of the contestant, writing via Instagram Story, We love you. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. ", "As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.". She was 31. The singer passed away on It doesnt mean that you arent still fighting for your life, that you still dont have it in you to keep going, she said. In July 2020 she went into remission, but tragically, the cancer soon returned. ", "At my worst, I was given three to six months to live and a 2% chance of survival. 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. 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 service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. ", "We're excited to share Jane's debut album with the world. The singer passed away on Sunday, after the disease spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, TMZ reported. Nightbirde | Simon Cowell's Favorite Golden Buzzer Moments | NBC's AGT, performed during her original breathtaking, earned the singer his coveted Golden Buzzer, Nightbirde's endless optimism and angelic vocals. The Zanesville, OH, native earned a judges standing ovation and the NBC shows sought-after Golden Buzzer with her audition performance of an original song, Its Okay in June. I am so sad to announce that I wont be able to continue forward on this season of AGT. Janes family first confirmed the singers death to TMZ on Monday (February 21st) before giving an official statement to PEOPLE. "She made a huge impact on AGT and the world. Jane Marczewski Death Reason A post-show hobby turned into a career, and Nightbird became the face of the latest crop of singers. We Love you, Nightbirde .". Nightbirdeposted a photo in cream overalls and a maroon tank top. 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.". ", "On top of all that, I then realize my marriage is ending. A source with direct knowledge "We are saddened to learn about @_nightbirde's Passing. I have gone through cancer three times. "Jane truly understood the beauty of life and the importance of living each day as it is given to us. Just weeks later, in early August, she announced that she was dropping out of the competition, explaining that her fight with cancer is demanding all of my energy and attention., Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2022: Photo Gallery, Jamal Edwards Dies: British Music Entrepreneur & YouTube Star Was 31, Margaret Styne Dies: Wife Of 'Funny Girl' Composer Jule Styne & Guardian Of His Legacy Was A Longtime Presence On Broadway. It's difficult, I haven't been able to watch [her Audition video] since she passed," Cowell revealed in anAGTvideo. She was 31. we must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. Everyones lost. Nightbirdewas diagnosed withmetastatic breast cancer, which had progressed as time went on. AGT star Nightbirdedescribed her life as pretty brutalin her final post before her death at 31 years old. The sister of late America's Got Talent star Jane Marczewski has issued aheartbreaking tribute to the singerafter she passed away over the weekend following a lengthy battle with cancer. However, unfortunately, the disease spread to her lungs, spine and liver. Life doesnt always give breaks to those that deserve itbut we knew that already. She was born October 21, 1929 on the family farm, in Damascus, Maryland. Pretty beat up, but Ive still got dreams.". She had a witty joke for every occasion even if the joke was on her. Its okay. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! He added, "[Jane] accomplished her dreams. When Cuomo 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. AGT host Terry Crews shared a tribute to the star on Instagram: A post shared by Terry Crews (@terrycrews). While speaking to former hostChris Cuomo, Nightbirde revealed her latest diagnosis and opened up about the "pain of giving up.". The whole world is carrying their own weight and we have to learn 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 WebJane A. Thoms, age 89 of Clinton, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at Mercy One. Americas Got Talent sensation Jane Nightbirde Marczewski has died at age 31 following a courageous public battle with cancer. February 22, 2022 - 18:44 GMT Matthew Moore. Yes! Shes inspired millions. Jane Nightbirde Marczewski, a contestant on season 16 of A mericas Got Talent, has died following a battle with cancer. "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 Love you, Nightbirde.". No one else, in my opinion, could be number one.". She previously revealed she had a "two percent chance of survival," disclosing that cancer had spread to her lungs, spine, and liver. But this is a photo of myself from last week where I felt pretty, and alive, and awake, and human, and real. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her., A post shared by Terry Crews (@terrycrews). The family of America's Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski said that the 31-year-old has passed away from cancer. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The news of her death came as a shock to many, including the AGT judges who eventually gave her a standing ovation when she Jane Ann was born June 4, 1946, in Van Wert, to the late C. Robert and Wanda (Weaver) Baker. The Americas Got Talent family sadly lost one of their own earlier this week, as Nightbirde, the phenomenal talent who wowed audiences in Season 16 passed away at the age of 31. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. Marczewski first had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. "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 singer passed away on Feb. 20 following a battle with cancer. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, America's Got Talent star Jane Marczewski has passed away, Last August, Nightbirde revealed her cancer had 'taken a turn for the worse' as she stepped down from America's Got Talent finals, Nightbirde became a social media sensation for her performance of her song It's OK on AGT, Credit: Instagram/Nightbirde/Jane Marczewski, Last December, Nightbirde updated fans on her health battle, saying it was a 'miracle' to 'even be alive', A video of Nightbirde's performanceracked up over 30million views on YouTube, AGT star shared a heartbreaking post before her death, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Jane Ann Pelton, 76, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at home after an year-and-a-half battle with cancer. Those who knew her, enjoyed her larger-than-life personality and sense of humor. This isnt how the story was supposed to go. Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. "I bet you never saw someone win so hard and lose so hard at the same time. 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 Monday, the Marczewski family released a statement about the songwriter's life and legacy. 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. TMZ was first to report the death, citing a source with direct knowledge as saying the cancer had spread. All Rights Reserved. We are saddened to learn about @_nightbirdes Passing, AGT host Terry Crews wrote on Instagram Monday. We lost a shining star today you were a true inspiration to all. Macrzewski, who performed under the stage name Nightbirde on AGT, became a social media sensation after competing on the talent show's 16th season. She recently passed away, which makes this tough, but all she kept talking about was her music. The Official Nightbirde Store. Macrzewski, who performed under the stage name Nightbirde on ", Nightbirde's sister issues heartbreaking tribute. Unaware that things get worse before they would get better.". Judge Howie Mandel called her the poster human for courage in the face of adversity, while fellow judge Sofia Vergara thanked the singer for touching us with your song and who you are and how you are. Simon Cowells voice cracked and tears welled up in his eyes as he recalled speaking a few times with Marczewski since her audition.