Jane Marczewski: ‘AGT’ Contestant Nightbirde Dies After Cancer Battle
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Jane Marczewski, aka Nightbirde, passed away at the age of 31 on Sunday, February 20, 2022. An insider told TMZ about her death.
Several months had passed since the late singer received treatment. Despite this spread, cancer had also spread to her lungs, spine, and liver. Her health complications caused her to leave the show in August last year after participating in the 16th season of America’s Got Talent.
The Tragic Cancer Battle Of AGT Star Nightbirde
The stage 3 breast cancer that Jane Marczewski was diagnosed with in 2017 changed her life. The singer-songwriter underwent chemotherapy following her diagnosis, and in July 2018, she was declared cancer-free.
Having been involved in songwriting since the age of six, the Ohio native returned to music after beating cancer for the first time. Marczewski’s first single under her stage name came out a few months later, in March 2019. Her return to live performances came later that year, after more than a decade away.
Jane Marczewski, the singer known as Nightbirde, has sadly passed away of breast cancer at the age of 31.
The singer appeared on America’s Got Talent last year where she shared her story and inspired millions. pic.twitter.com/MNRkIgkgju— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 21, 2022Advertisement
Marczewski was warned that her prognosis for survival was only three to six months in 2019 after her cancer returned. However, further testing proved that she was cancer-free. Last year, she revealed to NBC4i.com that her cancer had recurred after her audition for American Idol.
Her cancer had spread to other organs when she was diagnosed. Marczewski shared that she had a “2% chance of surviving the audition, but 2% does not equal 0%.”
Jane Marczewski left her husband and moved to Los Angeles in February 2020.
Condolences pour in after Nightbirde’s passing
The news of her death was shared online and AGT judge Howie Mandel expressed his condolences on Twitter. Jane Marczewski was described as “a bright inspiring light” by Mandel.
On her Instagram story, AGT judge Heidi Klum shared a photo of Marczewski after Mandel’s tweet. Nightbirde’s family and friends were also sent condolences by AGT host Terry Crews.
According to a user, Nightbirde lived her best life despite her “2% chance of survival” and inspired millions. “Rest in power”.
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
Another user said, Despite her weakness, she showed strength. She admired the capability of loving and being loved in the present. “I will live her lesson best I can.”
@_nightbirde was a gift. To me to you to us. She showed strength despite weakness…she worshiped the present ability to love and be loved. I will live her lesson best I can. Rest in peace,
— Christopher C. Cuomo (@ChrisCuomo) February 21, 2022
beautiful friend. #nightbirde
Rest in peace, @_nightbirde. You are an inspiration to everyone. 🙏🏼😢
— ᴍᴏɪ ᴍᴀɢɴᴜᴍ® 🇵🇭 (@moimagnum) February 21, 2022
This is my favorite quote from you. #RIPNightbirde pic.twitter.com/XDQivdA7bR
Ankita Khanrah
Ankita Khanrah is a second-year student of the Master of Communication and Journalism (Integrated) programme at the School of Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed University, Bhubaneswar.
