'America’s Got Talent' Star 'Nightbirde' Jane Marczewski Dead At 31
By Kristin Myers on February 21, 2022 at 4:07 PM EST
Updated on February 22, 2022 at 6:48 AM EST
"America’s Got Talent" star JaneMarczewski, known as Nightbirde, passed away on Sunday, as first reported by TMZ. She was only 31 years old.
The singer performed on season 16 of “America’s Got Talent” last year. However, she had to drop out of the show due to her deteriorating health. The Ohio native passed away on Sunday while undergoing cancer treatment, which had spread to her lungs, spine, and liver.
Jane Marczewski Says Her Public Cancer Battle Took ‘All Of My Energy And Attention’
The singer took to Instagram to announce that she had to leave the show due to her failing health in August 2021.
"Sharing my heart with the world on AGT has been an honor and a dream come true," she began. "My point of view this summer has been astounding. What a miracle that the pain I’ve walked through can be reworked into beauty that makes people all over the world open their eyes wider."
"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 continued. "I am so sad to announce that I won’t be able to continue forward on this season of AGT. Life doesn’t always give breaks to those that deserve it—but we knew that already."
"Thank you for all your support, it means the world to me. Stay with me, I’ll be better soon," she concluded. "I’m planning my future, not my legacy. Pretty beat up, but I’ve still got dreams."
Heartbroken fans and those she worked with on "America's Got Talent" took to social media in order to share their condolences for the young talented singer.
Howie Mendel & More Pay Tribute To The Late Jane Marczewski
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“America’s Got Talent” host Terry Crews wrote, “We are saddened to learn about @_nightbirde‘s Passing. Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. We Love you, Nightbirde.”
@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives.we must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.
— Howie Mandel (@howiemandel) February 21, 2022
“America’s Got Talent” judge Howie Mandel tweeted, “@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives. We must continue to live and learn from her words and lyrics. As much as I feel horribly about her passing I feel lucky to to have met, heard and known her.”
“I am literally bawling right now. God I'm so sorry!” one fan commented. “At least you DID get to know this beautiful young lady, that hails from my home state!! Give Simon Cowell a hug from me...I'm sure he will need it. PRAYERS to her family, omg......”
“I am absolutely heartbroken for everyone who knew her,” another commented. “She certainly inspired Me to continue living life and 2% is better than zero. Words to live by!”
“Awww this is so heartbreaking. Life just isn’t fair,” another shared. “So sad to read this today, she was such an inspiration & will continue to be rest in paradise sweet angel 🤍🙏🏼 🕊 🕯”
Gutted to hear about the death of Nightbirde. I spoke to Jane Marczewski after her incredible America’s Got Talent audition aired and I was so moved by her determination to focus on the positives and keep pushing despite the cards she’d been dealt…https://t.co/ptgNSLypUC
— Nọ́lá Thee Journalist (@NolaMarianna) February 21, 2022
Another fan wrote, “Gutted to hear about the death of Nightbirde. I spoke to Jane Marczewski after her incredible America’s Got Talent audition aired and I was so moved by her determination to focus on the positives and keep pushing despite the cards she’d been dealt…”
She used her “2% chance of survival” by living her best life and inspiring millions. Rest in power, @_nightbirde. 😔✊🏼 (Photo not mine) pic.twitter.com/YTPady9VEH
— Val Amiel (@valvestil) February 21, 2022
America's got talent's inspirational singer @_nightbirde has passed on.
She was a ray of sunshine to millions around the world & will be terribly missed.
Rest well Jane. 🕊 pic.twitter.com/cSnKwteDdJ
— Chukwuma Ezeh (@Gemdeconq7) February 21, 2022
Goodnight @_nightbirde pic.twitter.com/PakVoVllBe
— Comfort Mussa (@ComfortMussa) February 21, 2022