Those who knew her, enjoyed her larger-than-life personality and sense of humor. 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. Rest In Peace, Jane. She posted a video of a bunch of balloons floating away in the sky over the ocean. Jane Nightbirde Marczewskisfamily posted one of the last videos that theAmericas Got Talentstar had taken before her death on Instagram on Tuesday February 22. "I cannot say thank you enough for the opportunity to have a moment to share my story andwe are witnessing such a beautiful picture of the human spirit," she said at the time, adding that theoverwhelming amount of support shereceived has "restored my faith in humanity. Janes life feels like it ended abruptly, right in the middle of a sentence, leaving goals unfinished and aspirations unchased - but Jane fulfilled her lifelong dream. Alta grew up in Pittsburg and Kansas City, Kan. and graduated from Washington High School in Kansas City in 1963. That's part of the statement from Jane Marczewski's family -- the woman better known as Nightbirde -- who passed away Saturday after her battle with cancer. We love you so much, JANE! @_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives.we must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. "Americas Got Talent" season 16 contestant Jane Marczewski, also known as Nightbirde, passed away after a long battle with cancer, her family confirmed. "We are saddened to learn about @_nightbirde's Passing. The news of her death came as a shock to many, including the AGT judges who eventually gave her a standing ovation when she The singer passed away on Sunday, after the disease spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, TMZ reported. "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. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. AGT judge Terry Crews paid tribute to the singer in an Instagram post, saying: "We are saddened to learn about @_nightbirde's Passing. 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, 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. In a post on January 11, Nightbirde shared what became herlast selfieon social media before her death. Jane Marczewski aka Nightbirde and her brother, Mitch, planned on Jane recovering and creating a foundation together to help other cancer patients fund treatments, he explained to WSLS-TV. "@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives. In November of last year,the performer went on CNNto give anupdate on her cancer battle. 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. She wrote: Honestly, things have been pretty brutal. 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. The next thing I know, Imgoing through a divorcewhile fighting this disease.". "Her Golden Buzzer will live on forever. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Alta Jane Lucas, 77, of Chanute passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Heritage Healthcare in Chanute. ", The AGT star shared a heartbreaking post before her death, revealing life was "pretty brutal.". A press statement calls the album a "reflection of her strength and the battle she was fighting in her own words. She had a witty joke for every occasioneven if the joke was on her, they wrote in the video description. Macrzewski, who performed under the stage name Nightbirde on AGT, became a social media sensation after competing on the talent show's 16th season. 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. ", Nightbirde concluded: "Thank you for all your support, it means the world to me. WebObituary. ", Nightbirdecontinued, saying: "I then move across the country to look for some miracle treatment that I dont actually have money to pay for. ", The show also released a statement regarding Nighbirdes death, saying, "Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions. 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. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.". For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! She previously revealed she had a "two percent chance of survival," disclosing that cancer had spread to her lungs, spine, and liver. While speaking to former hostChris Cuomo, Nightbirde revealed her latest diagnosis and opened up about the "pain of giving up. 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. Macrzewski, who performed under the stage name Nightbirde on We must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. Im raging and crying and hoping with everyone who needs to rage and cry and hope tonight.. Jane Marczewski passed away on Feb. 19 after a four-year battle with cancer. Alta Jane Lucas, 77, of Chanute passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Heritage Healthcare in Chanute. We Love you, Nightbirde," he wrote. The NBC franchise also honored the Zanesville, Ohio native on Monday. COLUMBUS, Ohio Nightbirde, the Zanesville woman who captured the nation's attention on "America's Got Talent" while battling cancer, has passed away. Yes! 10 min ago. She broke the news to her fans in an Instagram update saying, "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. 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. Jane Ann Pelton, 76, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at home after an year-and-a-half battle with cancer. "Her life was nothing close to easy, but she lived it with true joy and strength," Katelyn said. Everyones lost. "Life doesnt always give breaks to those that deserve it but we knew that already. 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. She was born October 21, 1929 on the family farm, in Damascus, Maryland. Jane Nightbirde Marczewski, a contestant on season 16 of Americas Got Talent, has died following a battle with cancer. It's been a year since one of AGT 's most unforgettable Contestants, Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewski, passed away, but her legacy lives on. Judge Simon Cowell added on Twitter, Heart breaking news to hear about @_nightbirde, she was an extraordinary person, so brave, so talented. Jane Nightbirde Marczewski, a contestant on season 16 of A mericas Got Talent, has died following a battle with cancer. It doesnt mean that you arent still fighting for your life, that you still dont have it in you to keep going, she said. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. Macrzewski, who performed under the stage name Nightbirde on AGT, became a social media sens Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Brave (Live at Maple House Sessions) (2021). 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. Janes family first confirmed the singers death to TMZ on Monday (February 21st) before giving an official statement to PEOPLE. We're on the way.". To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. So the pain of continuing or the pain of giving up, she said in a recent interview. She smiled, holding on to an IV pole, and captioned the snap: "Ever seen 85 pounds look so good???? Its so hard for me to not be on the @agt stage for the finals this week. Its kind of both sometimes, she said, before thanking fans for watching. A year later,Nightbirde's endless optimism and angelic vocalshave now been commemorated in a 10-track album of her collected works. Jane Steele passed away following a short illness on 22nd February. We lost a shining star today you were a true inspiration to all. 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. She wrote: "Honestly, things have been pretty brutal. 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. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 24th at Lyons Trinity United Methodist Church. Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive show news, updates, and more! Nightbirde real name Jane Marczewski passed away on Sunday, following her brave battle with cancer. Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. Read more Read less. Alta was born on March 25, 1945, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Marcetta (Dunfee) Grosstephan. I am so sad to announce that I wont be able to continue forward on this season of AGT. The 31-year-old captivated many of the shows viewers, as well as the judges, after delivering a heartwarming performance of an original composition called "Its OK." Before her performance, Marczewski told the judges that she was battling cancer and that it had spread to her lungs, spine and liver. We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss," a statement from her family read, as reported by People. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. Rest in Peace., In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies, Americas Got Talent viewers were introduced to Nightbirde when she appeared on the NBC series in 2021. She recently passed away, which makes this tough, but all she kept talking about was her music. ", "At my worst, I was given three to six months to live and a 2% chance of survival. Who was Jane Marczewski 'Nightbirde' married to? ", "Later that year, I suffered a catatonic mental breakdown where I did not speak, or eat or move from bed for three months. 10 min ago. I thought, Man, this is something that she would have wanted to do, said Mitch. We Love you, Nightbirde," host Terry Crews shared on Instagram. Proceeds from album sales will go to The Nightbirde Foundation, an organization she and her brother, Mitch Marczewski, launched to help raise funds for breast cancer treatment. Jane Marczewski, known to fans as Nightbirde, has passed away. Despite months of treatment, Nightbirde passed away on February 20, 2022, after the cancer reportedly spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, according toTMZ. Read our Nightbirde live blog for the latest news and updates Jane Marczewski's Twitter account, as posted on by someone else after her death, shared a link to the GoFundMe her brother, Mitch, is using to start a foundation in her name. "She made a huge impact on AGT and the world. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 24th at Lyons Trinity United Methodist Church. we must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. "We cant always change our circumstances, but in the words of Jane, we are worth more than the bad things that happen to us.". ", Nightbirde was recently in good spirits, continued. 1:10 PM PT -- A family statement reads, in part, "Those who knew her enjoyed her larger-than-life personality and sense of humor. To me to you to us. My point of view this summer has been astounding. ", "We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss. 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. "She had a witty joke for every occasion even if the joke was on her. AMERICAS Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski has passed away at 31 after a long battle with cancer. Incredibly, she beat those odds and was declared cancer-free the following year only to have it return in 2021. 'America's Got Talent' breakout star Jane 'Nightbirde' Marczewski has died after a battle with cancer TMZ has learned. Her lasting legacy will be the gift of hope she gave to so many through her music and the strength she found in Jesus. NBC Insider is your all-access pass to some of your favorite NBC shows. '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. ", "As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.". 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. "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. 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 learned today that she lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, Feb. 20. Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewski, the singer whose breakout performance as a contestant on the latest season of "America's Got Talent" made her a fan favorite, died Saturdayat age 31 after battling cancer for four years. The AGT family is truly a family and we were following her throughout this whole thing and she's in heaven and that's all I can say. AMERICA'S Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski has passed away at 31 after a long battle with cancer. ", Marczewskipreviously shared she hasa"2% chance of survival" with"some cancer in my lungs, spine and liver." If Jane cannot afford treatment of any kind then Jane has been told she has 3-6 months to live. My point of view this summer has been astounding. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). The artist, whose real name was Jane Marczewski, detailed her experience battling the disease on social media, even revealing thatshe got down to just 85 poundsat one point. 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. 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'. Just because youre sad or grieving doesnt mean that youre not grateful, and it doesnt mean that youre not hopeful. She breathed her last on February 19, 2022. Jane would want this for others.. Shes inspired millions. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Last November, the singer went on CNN and gave fans an update on her cancer battle. Sources tell TMZ that Jane Marczewski, of Zanesville, passed away Sunday. Her determination to fight this terrible illness was remarkable. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her. "The message that 'Its okay, its okay. Judge Heidi Klum shared a photo of Nightbirde on her Instagramstory, writing "We love you" and "rest in peace. AMERICA'S Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski has passed away at 31 after a long battle with cancer. Jane Baker Holland passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, surrounded by love, at the VNA Hospice of Indian River County in Vero Beach, Fla. Jane lived a wonderful 103 years of life. Americas Got Talent sensation Jane Nightbirde Marczewski has died at age 31 following a courageous public battle with cancer. The news of her death came as a shock to many, including the AGT judges who eventually gave her a standing ovation when she 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. Macrzewski, who performed under the stage name Nightbirde on "Heart breaking news to hear about @_nightbirde, she was an extraordinary person, so brave, so talented. AGT star Nightbirdedescribed her life as pretty brutalin her final post before her death at 31 years old. The singer, whose real name is Jane Marczewski, passed away on Sunday, February 20, according to TMZ. Americas Got Talent star Jane Nightbirde Marczewski, whose voice and music inspired many, has died of cancer at just 31 years old. With traditional chemotherapy treatment the doctors are hopeful they can extend Janes life by up to 3 1/2yrs. 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