5 America's Got Talent Contestants Who Tragically Passed Away...What Happened?

12 emotional tributes to lost loved ones here: https://youtu.be/Lti1tkycmuw

The story of Night Birde breaks my heart. Her no good husband divorced her in 2019 when the Dr said she only had 3-6 months to live. Between the divorce & cancer, she couldn’t handle it and had a breakdown. The Dr was wrong & she fought her way back for 3 more yrs. She encouraged others & became famous before she passed. RIP Night Birde you were & are an inspiration. Such a beautiful soul. RIP

Having stage 4 bone cancer (I was told in September 2020 that I had a 2% chance of making it to my 50th birthday), I immediately connected to Nightbirde. Not only did I think she was a beautiful young lady, but a beautiful soul. When I heard she decided to drop out of the competition to focus on her health, I cried HARD and then when I heard that she passed away in February, I cried again. But her faith and her spirit will live on forever. I didn't know that her husband of 5 years divorced her after her diagnosis and I pray he has lived to regret that decision and ask for forgiveness. By the way, 18 days ago, I celebrated my 51st birthday. So as Nightbirde said "A 2% chance is better than a 0% chance!"

Nightbirde has inspired my 14-year old daughter too. She keeps fighting against the bullies due to this incredible woman. She would have been such an awesome artist if we had not lost her. Rest in peace, precious woman.

“You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore, until you decide to be happy” such a beautiful soul RIP Nightbirde 🥺

Nightbirde’s statement, “You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy.”, is life changing. This is her legacy. Thank you for sharing so much in so little time.

Nightbirde might have not won the battle against cancer but she has encouraged so many people to keep moving forward RIP Legend

Being a Christian myself:The message she gave : “You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore to be happy.” Really spoke to me!

I just have to say, what a beautiful and tasteful way to remember these folks. It’s as if they all got their own little memorial and they deserve that and so much more.

Every time I see Brandon's audition, I tear up. I had the pleasure of growing up with him. Such a sweet and gentle person.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 on my 49th birthday. My husband left me in the thick of my battle in 2018. There has been nothing about the last five years that’s been ok. I saw her addition when it aired and I cried for hours the most cleansing cry of my life. It was the first time in five years I had hope and peace and forgiveness in my heart. She passed away on my birthday this year. As my battle with cancer comes to its end I play her videos and song everyday and pray I can show half as much dignity and grace. I now listen in the dark for the birds to sing.

I never get tired of listening to Night birde,I get encouraged everytime I see her sing despite all the hardships. May the soul rest in peace,and the rest of the wonderful singers in the other life, heaven

I always cry when I watch Nightbirde sings. Her voice is magical and her strength to continue going is phenomenal. May her soul continues to Rest In Peace.

Nightbirde is honestly one of the most inspiring people I've seen on this show. Her spirit, her optimist, her trust in humanity is something astonishing. She truly is an angel sent to earth to teach us a lesson on determination, compassion, and kindness. RIP beautiful.

“Heroes are remembered, but legends never die”. I hope all of these people lived happy lives and are remembered forever

"You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy." I have those words taped up where I see them every day. RIP Nightbirde.

Prayers to all of the families. Thankful you shared them with us.

I was not prepared for Nightbirde's performance to absolutely crush me. From her song, to simon giving her the golden buzzer, to her quote at the end. I was in literal tears. I also remember when Neal Boyd ran for office in missouri. I had no clue he was on AGT or had such an amazing voice.

They were all so special......but " nightbird hit me the hardest. " She knew what was coming , and she met her future with such courage and spirit and grace. She truly shone like a candle in the darkness.

Noone will EVER forget Night Birde. She was a lightperson. She glowed. Rest in peace❤️🌹❤️