Colorado's Poet Laureate Andrea Gibson Passes Away

Andrea Gibson, Colorado's poet laureate and a prominent voice on LGBTQ issues and social justice through their accessible spoken word poetry, has died at age 49 after battling ovarian cancer since 2021. Gibson was celebrated for their ability to connect with diverse audiences and inspire activism, and they received numerous awards and recognition, including a fellowship from the Academy of American Poets. Their work often addressed real-life issues such as queer rights, political division, and healthcare, and they left a lasting impact on the Colorado arts community.