America’s Got Talent’s Nightbirde, aka Jane Marczewski, has passed away at 31 after a longstanding cancer battle. We take a look at the musician’s relationship with husband Jeremy Claudio.
Jane, known as Nightbirde to many, passed away on February 19, 2022, after a four-year battle with cancer.
In a statement to PEOPLE, the 31-year-old’s family said: “We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss.”
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A look at Jeremy Claudio and Nightbirde’s relationship
Not many fans know this about AGT’s Nightbirde, but the star was previously married to fellow musician Jeremy Claudio.
The former couple met in 2014 and tied the knot a year later in Newark, Ohio, at a small-town cafe called Sparta Restaurant & Coffee Shop.
They later moved to Nashville to pursue their combined musical dreams.
In Nashville, Jeremy began producing Jane’s music while also performing with his own band.
He was the drummer and frontman for the Nashville-based band, Tiger Drive, at the time.
The former couple also had an Instagram handle called ‘demclaudios’ that they ran together. The account documented their various adventures in Nashville and showed just how close a bond they shared.
Their IG posts show us that both Jeremy and Jane had goofy personalities.
Jeremy would often record Jane’s bizarre yet adorable roadside stints when the couple was still living in Nashville.
Things took a turn for the worse in 2017 when Jane was diagnosed with breast cancer. She entered remission the following year in July but cancer returned in 2019.
The pair formally separated in 2020 following which Jane moved from Tennessee to California.
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AGT star passes away after cancer battle
Jane, aka Nightbirde, appeared on AGT’s 2021 season. During her auditions, she took to the stage and performed her original song, It’s OK, based on her life and cancer battle.
She received the coveted golden buzzer from judge Simon Cowell.
At the time, the contestant revealed that she had cancer in her lungs, spine and liver.
She also revealed that the doctors have told her that she only has a two per cent chance of surviving.
Jane soon withdrew from the show citing health reasons.
In their statement following her passing, her family said: “Those who knew her, enjoyed her larger-than-life personality and sense of humour. She had a witty joke for every occasion — even if the joke was on her.
“Her lasting legacy will be the gift of hope she gave to so many through her music and the strength she found in Jesus. We thank everyone for their messages of love and support.”
HITC offers its condolences to the family and friends of Nightbirde at this difficult time.
Fans mourn Nightbirde
Fans were devastated to hear about Nightbirde’s death. Many took to Twitter to pay their respects to the AGT star.
One fan wrote: “So touched by her talent, her spirit, so I followed her and left a note. For the next two days, we were mini pen palls. I last heard from her at 2:50 AM Sunday morning. joking, why are you up so late? Didn’t hear back. Now I know why. So sad.”
“Hadn’t seen any posts lately 😢. She was a gem, glad I got to hear her beautiful voice before she went home to the Lord ❤️🙏” wrote a second fan.
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