Andrea Gibson, a noteworthy poet and performance artist known for their exploration of gender identity, politics, and their resilient battle with terminal cancer, sadly passed away at the age of 49. Gibson’s demise was shared by their wife, Megan Falley, on social media. They were key figures in the anticipated documentary ‘Come See Me in the Good Light,’ a Sundance Film Festival favorite set to air on Apple TV+ this fall. Colorado Governor Jared Polis paid tribute to Gibson for their inspirational poetry and advocacy for arts in education during their tenure as the state’s poet laureate. The legacy of Andrea Gibson, a poet cherished by a wide audience, will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by many.
