Ohio singer Marczewski had to withdraw from the NBC competition show midway through the 16th season in August, revealing that her health had"taken a turn for the worse" since her audition. The singer-songwriter's exit came just after she captured America's heart during her emotional performance of her original song about being more than her cancer, titled It's OK, which earned her a Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell.
Marczewski previously shared she has a"2% chance of survival" with"some cancer in my lungs, spine and liver." She added,"But 2% isn't 0%. Two percent is something and I wish people knew how amazing it is."Judge Howie Mandel tweeted Monday that"@_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives.
Judge Heidi Klum shared a photo of Nightbirde on her Instagram story, writing"We love you" and"rest in peace." After her emotional exit from the show, the singer returned virtually to provide an update following her departure.