AGT: Nightbirde Dies At Age 31 After Battle With Cancer
America's Got Talent fan-favorite Nightbirde passed away from cancer at the age of 31 after battling cancer. Fans are more than aware that the NBC show often showcases heart-wrenching stories about various contestants, but Nightbirde's heroic story hit fans hard in the heart. The songstress was an inspiration to all who heard her sing and will be missed.
Nightbirde, also known as Jane Marczewski, has always had a passion for songwriting and singing. Even amid a bleak diagnosis, Nightbirde managed to capture the nation's heart and put a positive spin on cancer. The talent show contestant gave an in-depth and introspective look into her journey, which solidified a place in fans' minds. Nightbirde received the golden buzzer in America's Got Talent season 16 and a standing ovation during her time on the show. She achieved this by performing her original song, "It's Okay." As fans of the NBC show know, the song was written after a cancer diagnosis and having undergone treatment for over a year. Memories are now pouring in from all over in honor of the performer.
It has been reported by TMZ that Nightbirde has passed away at the age of 31 after a battle with cancer. The outlet shared that the singer passed away on Sunday after months of treatment. It was also reported that the cancer had spread to her lungs, spine and liver. NBC viewers will recall that Nightbirde had to withdraw from the competition mid-season last year to focus on her health full-time. Nightbirde was a breast cancer survivor since 2017, but it returned in a metastatic state. AGT judge Howie Mandel shared a tweet as he remembered his time with Nightbirde, calling her a "bright, inspirational light." Check out Howie's tweet below:
Nightbirde was very open about her health issues as she revealed that the doctors told her she only had a 2% chance of survival. The singer fought for her health and outlived the allotted time given to her by her doctors. Last year, Nightbirde shared a few inspirational posts on her Instagram page as she spoke about the miracle of first surviving cancer. At the time, the musician shared that each day was a gift she cherished.
The loss of Nightbirde will be felt throughout the performing and America's Got Talent world. Her courage to share her inspirational message with her fans was genuinely moving and won't be forgotten. During her battle, Nightbirde lost 85 pounds but never lost her hope. Even amid all her struggles, she handled everything that was thrown at her with grace and dignity.
Sources: TMZ, Howie Mandel/Twitter