Cancer survivor inspires the world with viral 'It's Okay' performance
"You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy," Jane Marczweski mentioned after she revealed she had 2% chance of survival.
Jane Marczweski (30), also known professionally as 'Nightbirde', won over the hearts of 'America's Got Talent' judges and the world after she went viral for performing her own song, 'It's OK'.
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While auditioning, 'Nightbirde' shared some tough personal news with the judges. She had "some cancer" in her lungs, spine, and liver. 'Nightbirde' also later revealed that she was given a 2% chance of survival.
But this did not stop her from being happy.
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When judge Howie Mandel mentioned that "nobody would ever know" she was dealing with cancer, she replied: "Thank you. It’s important that everyone knows that I’m so much more than the bad things that happen to me. You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy."
Judge and award-winning actress Sofia Vergara loudly responded by saying "yes".
After her powerful performance, judge Simon Cowell gave 'Nightbirde' the Golden Buzzer and a hug on stage.
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"Everything about that was really special," Cowell told her.
Watch the beautiful performance below:
After receiving the Golden Buzzer, 'Nightbirde' shared more exciting news on Instagram. Her song, 'It's OK' was number one on iTunes.
"Woke up #1 on iTunes this morning. Living in a dreamland."
Jane is a true inspiration!
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