AFTER battling cancer for more than five years, America’s Got Talent star Jane Marczewski reportedly died at age 31.
The singer passed away on Sunday, after the disease spread to her lungs, spine, and liver, TMZ reported.
Macrzewski performed under the stage name Nightbirde, and she competed on the 16th season of America’s Got Talent.
The singer dropped out of the AGT finals, and shared the news on Instagram last August after revealing her health had deteriorated.
Howie Mandel shared a tribute to Macrzewski in a Twitter post on Monday:
“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.”
Read our Nightbirde live blog for the very latest news and updates…
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Nightbirde was recently in good spirits
In November of last year, the performer went on CNN to give an update on her cancer battle.
While speaking to former host Chris Cuomo, Nightbirde revealed her latest diagnosis and opened up about the “pain of giving up.”
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. We’re on the way.
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Fans reactions to Nightbirde quitting AGT
Twitter users sent Nightbirde heartwarming messages after she announced she was leaving the competition.
One fan wrote: “You inspire me everyday keep going!
Another added: “I would be remiss if not to shoutout @_nightbirde tonight. If she could’ve continued in the competition she would be performing tonight without a question.
“Will always be a great regret that we weren’t able to see her live. #AGTFinals #AGT.”
A third said: “Because we need to need you! We love you! Your words, when they come out of you, touch our souls. Sending healing energy, and love right back to you!”
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Nightbirde withdrew from AGT competition, 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.”
Nightbirde concluded: “Thank you for all your support, it means the world to me. Stay with me, I’ll be better soon. I’m planning my future, not my legacy. Pretty beat up, but I’ve still got dreams.”
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Nightbirde withdrew from AGT competition
In August last year, the singer wrote alongside a black and white photo of herself: “Sharing my heart with the world on AGT has been an honor and a dream come true. 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.”
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.
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What was Nightbirde’s cause of death?
Nightbirde was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, that had progressed as time went on.
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.
In December 2021, she was seen posting on social media saying it was a “miracle” to “even be alive” then adding a month later that things had gotten “pretty brutal.”
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Who was Nightbirde? continued
Nightbirde instantly 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 entertainer became an overnight sensation after her incredible audition with a video of her performance racking up over 30 million views on YouTube.
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Who was Nightbirde?
Nightbirde, whose real name was Jane Marczewski was known as an American singer and songwriter.
After sending in an audition tape to AGT the 31-year-old was invited on the show and wowed Simon Cowell and his fellow judges with her moving performance of an original song called It’s Okay.
