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Nightbirde

Nightbirde was the stage name of American singer-songwriter Jane Kristen Marczewski.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nightbirde was the stage name of American singer-songwriter Jane Kristen Marczewski. She became widely known after her 2021 audition on America's Got Talent, where she performed an original song and received Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer. She died in 2022 at age 31 after a battle with cancer.

Early life and identity

Nightbirde was born Jane Kristen Marczewski on December 29, 1990. She was an American singer-songwriter from Zanesville, Ohio, according to available biographical sources.

America's Got Talent

She appeared on America's Got Talent in 2021 and became known for singing her original song "It's OK." Her performance earned Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer and widespread public attention.

Illness and death

Nightbirde had been living with cancer for several years. She died on February 19, 2022, at her residence in San Clemente, California, at age 31; sources describe the cause as cancer, including breast cancer.

Legacy

After her death, her music and story continued to be shared by fans, media outlets, and the Nightbirde Foundation. Her AGT performance remains her most widely recognized public appearance.

Key facts

  • Nightbirde was the professional name of Jane Kristen Marczewski.
  • She was an American singer-songwriter.
  • She gained national attention after performing on America's Got Talent in 2021.
  • Her audition song was an original composition titled "It's OK".
  • She died on February 19, 2022, at age 31 after a battle with cancer.
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Canadian context

Nightbirde had broad international recognition through *America's Got Talent*, which also aired widely in Canada and was covered by Canadian and international entertainment media.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nightbirde?
Nightbirde was the stage name of Jane Kristen Marczewski, an American singer-songwriter best known for her 2021 America's Got Talent audition.
What happened to Nightbirde?
She became widely known for her America's Got Talent performance, then later withdrew from the show because of worsening health and cancer treatment.
How old was Nightbirde when she died?
She was 31 years old when she died on February 19, 2022.
What song did Nightbirde sing on America's Got Talent?
She performed an original song called "It's OK," which is also written as "It's Okay" in some sources.
What was Nightbirde's real name?
Her real name was Jane Kristen Marczewski.
How did Nightbirde die?
She died after a battle with cancer; sources specifically identify breast cancer as the cause.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightbirde
    Supports: Real name, birth and death dates, age at death, stage name, cause of death, and general biography.
  2. The Nightbirde Foundation — https://www.nightbirdefoundation.org/about-jane
    Supports: Her identity as Jane Kristen Marczewski and her legacy after death.
  3. NBC — https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/nightbirde-mzansi-youth-choir-agt-golden-buzzer-special
    Supports: Her AGT appearance, cancer diagnosis, real name, and age at death.
  4. News24 — https://www.news24.com/you/celebs/international/how-americas-got-talent-star-nightbirde-has-remained-positive-throughout-her-gruelling-cancer-battle-20220105
    Supports: Her real name, cancer battle, and AGT-related public profile.
  5. People — https://people.com/music/americas-got-talent-nightbirde-album-released/
    Supports: Her death, age, real name, and association with the song "It's OK."