Poet Andrea Gibson, Colorado’s Laureate and LGBTQ Voice, Dies at 49
Andrea Gibson, a renowned poet and performance artist known for their work on LGBTQ+ issues and social justice, died at age 49 after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer. Their life and fight were documented in the 2025 Sundance film 'Come See Me in the Good Light,' which won the Sundance Festival Favorite Award. Gibson was celebrated for their impactful poetry, including themes of mortality and love, and was the Colorado poet laureate. Their death was mourned by friends, family, and fans, including notable figures like Tig Notaro and Gov. Jared Polis.






