You can find the GoFundMe for the foundation here. 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. Its so hard for me to not be on the @agt stage for the finals this week. 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. 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 the cherished mother of Justine and Jon-Paul, a loving grandmother to Thomas, Sam and William, and a dear friend to many. One month later, Nightbirde revealed that it was a lot to process after receiving such a surge in support from fans. She continued: "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. She was also known for her unique dance moves on the music charts. Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/TheSunUSand follow us from our main Twitter account at@TheSunUS, 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. Its scary to go down those dark roads, but you know what? COLUMBUS, Ohio Nightbirde, the Zanesville woman who captured the nation's attention on "America's Got Talent" while battling cancer, has passed away. Nightbirde also noted that she was proud of the songs that she was creating based on her personal life. 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. ", "At my worst, I was given three to six months to live and a 2% chance of survival. She was 31. 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Life doesnt always give breaks to those that deserve itbut we knew that already. Go behind-the-scenes, stay on top of breaking news, hang with the stars, and much more. I didnt want her story to just end there.". "Her Golden Buzzer will live on forever. ", The show also released a statement regarding Nighbirdes death, saying, "Your voice, your story, and your message touched millions. Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewski passed away a few weeks ago. Its okay. Marczewski returned to the show remotely in early August to give an update on her health. I bet you never saw someone win so hard and lose so hard at the same time. But this is a photo of myself from last week where I felt pretty, and alive, and awake, and human, and real. 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, Many knew her as a breakout star from the America's Got Talent series who auditioned for season 16 of AGT last summer. Her determination to fight this terrible illness was remarkable. She dropped out of "America's Got Talent" in August 2021 to focus on chemotherapy. But this is a photo of myself from last week where I felt pretty, and alive, and awake, and human, and real. Rest in peace, Jane. Share this page. "Life doesnt always give breaks to those that deserve it but we knew that already. Were all a little lost and its alright.. Simon Cowell is paying tribute to one of his favorite contestants on America's Got Talent. 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. We thank everyone for their messages of love and support.". "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 Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. It's difficult, I haven't been able to watch [her Audition video] since she passed," Cowell revealed in anAGTvideo. Macrzewski, who performed under the stage name Nightbirde on AGT, became a social media sens Nightbirde became an overnight sensation in June 2021 with a tear-jerking performance During her audition, Marczewski shared that she was dealing with cancer in her lungs, spine and liver. 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. Nightbirde said that although the statistics say that she should not be alive, she is thankful to continue fighting. A direct source told TMZ that she passed away on Sunday, Feb. 20. It's been a year since one of AGT 's most unforgettable Contestants, Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewski, passed away, but her legacy lives on. Despite months of treatment, Nightbirde passed away on February 20, 2022, after the cancer reportedly spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, according toTMZ. According to her official website , after she got news of her illness and her husband left her, she moved to California and with time her cancer disappeared. He added, "[Jane] accomplished her dreams. View our online Press Pack. 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. Its kind of both sometimes, she said, before thanking fans for watching. Nightbirde, who appeared on season 16 of Americas Got Talent, died after a long battle with cancer. On Monday, the Marczewski family released a statement about the songwriter's life and legacy. All Rights Reserved. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. It doesnt mean that you arent still fighting for your life, that you still dont have it in you to keep going, she said. She had a witty joke for every occasion even if the joke was on her. She smiled, holding on to an IV pole, and captioned the snap: "Ever seen 85 pounds look so good???? We must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. 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. "It is with the deepest heartache that we confirm that after a 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. Marczewski exited AGT weeks later to focus on her ongoing cancer battle. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 24th at Lyons Trinity United Methodist Church. Her lasting legacy will be the gift of hope she gave to so many through her music and the strength she found in Jesus. Her lasting legacy will be the gift of hope she gave to so many through her music and the strength she found in Jesus. "We must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. ", 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. The video garnered millions of views on YouTube and her performance warranted a standing ovation from all four judges. The Zanesville native passed away on Feb. 19 after battling cancer for four years. A year later,Nightbirde's endless optimism and angelic vocalshave now been commemorated in a 10-track album of her collected works. Rest In Peace, Jane., The songwriters family also confirmed the musicians passing after a four year battle with cancer, saying in a statement: We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss. WebThis button displays the currently selected search type. Americas Got Talent Winners: Where Are They Now? A press statement calls the album a "reflection of her strength and the battle she was fighting in her own words. Nightbirdeposted a photo in cream overalls and a maroon tank top. She revealed her cancer had taken a "turn for the worse," saying: "Sharing my heart with the world on AGT has been an honor and a dream come true. ", Nightbirde's emotional return:Simon Cowell fights tears during 'AGT' results show. "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. The singer passed away on The singer passed away on Sunday, after the Jane Ann was born June 4, 1946, in Van Wert, to the late C. Robert and Wanda (Weaver) Baker. My point of view this summer has been astounding. Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. However, unfortunately, the disease spread to her lungs, spine and liver. She wrote: "Honestly, things have been pretty brutal. "Americas Got Talent" season 16 contestant Jane Marczewski, also known as Nightbirde, passed away after a long battle with cancer, her family confirmed. "As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to have met, heard and known her.". Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News. Rest In Peace, Jane. The news of her demise was shared by her family in an official statement writing they were devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. It felt like everything fell apart. 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. Nightbirde, the singer whose breakout performance on "America's Got Talent" made her a fan favorite, died Monday at age 31 after battling cancer. 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. Simon," he concluded. Nightbirde went on to tell people that they dont need to try to force themselves to be happy if theyre not feeling it. I am sending my love to her family.". In her August 3 Instagram message announcing her departure from the show, Marczewski wrote. The singer passed away on Sunday, after the disease spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, TMZ reported. 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, she wrote at the time. Also on Monday, Crews, 53, told PEOPLE about "one of the most inspirational things I've ever witnessed in my life" during Nightbirde's season 16 audition. Sources tell TMZ that Jane Marczewski, of Zanesville, passed away Sunday. By that point, the cancer had spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, though she was receiving treatment. "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.". "Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. She was 31. "You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy," Marczewski had said. So the pain of continuing or the pain of giving up, she said in a recent interview. 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. Stay with me, Ill be better soon. She was 31. She was something special," judge Sofia Vergara shared on her Instagram Story. ", Nightbirde's family confirmed her death "with the deepest heartache. 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!' ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. Its okay. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. ", TheAGTstar shared a black and white photo of herself in her post, captioning it: "We are breaking records every second we survive. I needed that. In a post on January 11, Nightbirde, born Jane Marczewski, shared what became herlast selfieon social media before her death. Nightbirde will always be a member of the AGT family. 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. AGT judge Terry Crews paid tribute to the singer in an Instagram post, saying: "We are saddened to learn about @_nightbirde's Passing. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. Jane Marczewski passed away on Feb. 19 after a four-year battle with cancer. I thought, Man, this is something that she would have wanted to do, said Mitch. Big Brother Canada Season 11 Cast Revealed: See Their Photos and Bios, Scheana Says Katie Was Projecting With Troll Diss, Declares Friendship Over, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Arent Suing South Park Over Parody, Celebrity Deaths in 2022: Stars We've Lost, diagnosed with cancer in her lungs, spine and liver, Sharon! Read more Read less. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.". AGT host Terry Crews shared a tribute to the star on Instagram: A post shared by Terry Crews (@terrycrews). Judge Simon Cowell added on Twitter, Heart breaking news to hear about @_nightbirde, she was an extraordinary person, so brave, so talented. FOLLOW MORE IBT NEWS ON THE BELOW CHANNELS, IBT Fast Start - Let the best of International News come to you. A source told TMZ that she passed away on Sunday after months of treatment. 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. 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. She posted a video of a bunch of balloons floating away in the sky over the ocean. The singer would thenreflect on her experiencewhile starring in the talent competition, saying: "Its so hard for me to not be on the @agt stage for the finals this week. 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. 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. JANE PELTON OBITUARY. Her daughte Jane Marczewskibecame a social media sensation after appearing on the 16th season of America's Got Talent last year. 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. 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. 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. Jane would be so proud of this album, but more than that, she'd be proud of the work that the Nightbirde Foundation is doing to help others find hope and healing in the midst of tragedy.". 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. Jane Ann was born June 4, 1946, in Van Wert, to the late C. Robert and Wanda (Weaver) Baker. 10 min ago. Alta grew up in Pittsburg and Kansas City, Kan. and graduated from Washington High School in Kansas City in 1963. She was 31. The singer's loved ones posted a video that Jane Marczewski posted about validating feelings of grief in a moving tribute to her. Americas Got Talent (AGT) judges and audience were left horrified on Tuesday's episode, as a couples dangerous trapeze act went awfully wrong. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Were all a little lost and its alright.". She had a witty joke for every occasion even if the joke was on her. 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. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Brave (Live at Maple House Sessions) (2021). Jane would want this for others.. 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. 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