In memoriam. Legendary performer Traci Braxton has died after a private cancer battle. She was 50.
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In very sad news, America’s Got Talent star Nightbirde passed away on Sunday after a very tough public battle with cancer. She was 31.
Very little information on her final days has been revealed, but AGT host Terry Crews did take to Instagram on Monday to mourn the loss of the talented singer, born Jane Marczewski, writing:
Nightbirde was a contestant on season 16 of the reality competition series. During her audition, which was filmed last summer, the Zanesville, Ohio native made the heartbreaking reveal that she “had some cancer in my lungs, spine, and my liver.”
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Her diagnosis was very severe as well, as she added:
The judges were so touched by her story and original song It’s OK that she earned her Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer, sending her straight to the live shows.
Unfortunately, she had to step away from the competition early as her health declined. She opened up about the decision in a lengthy Instagram upload, lamenting:
Addressing her faith, the musician continued:
She never lost hope though, adding:
Despite not being able to perform in the finals, Nightbirde remained close with Simon, who opened up to People about her decision to exit the show, saying:
It’s true, the songwriter’s audition video has been viewed more than 39 million times on YouTube! It was even the “seventh most viewed video on YouTube” last year. Incredible! She also gained 1 million followers on her Instagram account, where she often updated fans on her health journey and announced the release of new music.
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Simon stayed in constant contact with the
In memoriam. Legendary performer Traci Braxton has died after a private cancer battle. She was 50.
Traci Braxton died at the age of 50 after a long battle with cancer on Friday (March 11), according to TMZ. The Braxton Family Values star was reportedly surround by her sisters — Toni, Towanda, Trina and Tamar — and mom when she quietly passed. Find out more about the entertainer, below.
Traci Braxton has died after privately waging a year-long battle with cancer.
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Simon Cowell has taken to social media to pay tribute to America’s Got Talent singer Nightbirde. Nightbirde, real name Jane Marczewski, passed away aged 31 on Saturday 19 February after battling cancer. She’d been receiving treatment for the illness, but tragically it spread to her lungs, spine and liver.
Simon Cowell has paid an emotional tribute to an ex America's Got Talent singer who passed away after a battle with cancer.
Procol Harum lead singer Gary Brooker has died at the age of 76.The A Whiter Shade of Pale hitmaker died on 19 February 2022 following a battle with cancer. A statement on the band's website confirmed the heartbreaking news as it read: "With the deepest regret we must announce the death on 19 February 2022 of Gary Brooker MBE, singer, pianist and composer of Procol Harum, and a brightly-shining, irreplaceable light in the music industry.
Just like the rest of us, Simon Cowell is mourning the death of Nightbirde.
Jane Marczewskie was a singer known as “Nightbirde” who became a fan favorite after a stirring audition on “America’s Got Talent” while she was battling cancer. Jane Marczewskie, known as “Nightbirde,” was a singer who became known after her audition on the NBC talent show “America’s Got Talent.” She sang her original song “It’s OK,” while disclosing to the judges that she was battling cancer.
America’s Got Talent judges have paid tribute to series star Jane Marczewski, who died on Sunday 19 February after being diagnosed with cancer. She was 31.
Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell on the US variety show after sharing her emotional story and delivering a stunning audition performance. She was forced to withdraw from AGT mid series in order to focus on her health full-time. @_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives.
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Sylvie Gatrill has died following a battle with cancer.The actress, who is most well known for her work on comedy series Bread and soap Brookside, passed away on Thursday 17 February. Sylvie started her on-screen career in the 1989 TV series Bread, where she played the role of Mrs Gullen. Two years later, she took on the 1991 TV series Fiddlers Three, where she played the role of Sharon.
has died after a years-long battle with cancer. She was 31.«We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss,» Marczewski's family shared in a statement to . «Those who knew her enjoyed her larger-than-life personality and sense of humor.