Nightbirde, aka Jane Marczewski, has died while fighting breast cancer on 20 February. She had previously survived breast cancer diagnosed in 2017.
Jane Marczewski, better known as Nightbirde, died of breast cancer yesterday.
She rose to popularity on America’s Got Talent last year and recorded her battle on social media. She was 31 years old.
Last June, the Zanesville, Ohio, native received a standing ovation from the judges.
The NBC show coveted Golden Buzzer for her audition performance of an original song, “It’s Okay,” and moved Simon Cowell.
Obituary: Nightbirde Jane Marczewski Before Cancer.
Nightbirde Jane Marczewski’s death is a massive loss to the musical community.
Moreover, she was diagnosed with breast cancer before attaining fame from AGT.
AGT’ judge Howie Mandel shared a heartfelt message about Nightbirde, sharing, “(She) was a bright and inspiring light in all of our lives. We must live and learn from her words and lyrics indefinitely. As much as her death saddens me, I consider myself fortunate to have met, listened to, and known her.”
Marczewski revealed that she was battling cancer in her lungs, spine, and liver at her audition.
Her audition video has received nearly 30 million views on YouTube.
Marczewski announced her departure from the program on Instagram on August 3, writing,
Jane was born on December 31, 1990, in Zanesville, Ohio.
She has three siblings and began songwriting at the age of six when she assisted her mother in finishing a song’s lyrics.
Marczewski received her bachelor’s degree in communications from Liberty University.
More On AGT Star Jane Marczewski Ex Husband & Death
Marczewski was married to Jeremy Claudio. They do not have any children together.
Meanwhile, her ex-husband was also a musician, and the couple decided to divorce in 2020.
Post her divorce from her husband Claudio; she moved from Nashville to Long Beach, California.
In 2017, Jane Marczewski was diagnosed with breast cancer.
With the excellent news floating around in July 2018, she was confirmed cancer-free.
Nevertheless, in 2019, her cancer returned, and she was given 3 to 6 months to live.
However, she was confirmed cancer-free again in 2020. The long battle with the disease finally took a turn.
Before her audition for America’s Got Talent, she was told that her cancer had spread to her lungs, spine, and liver and that her chances of survival were only 2%.
Marczewski, who was 31 years old at the time, died of the condition on February 20, 2022.