Andrea Gibson Dies at 49 After Cancer Battle

Andrea Gibson, celebrated poet, activist, and Colorado's poet laureate, died at 49 after a four-year battle with terminal ovarian cancer, surrounded by loved ones at their Boulder home. Gibson was renowned for poetry addressing gender identity, LGBTQ+ issues, love, mortality, and social justice, inspiring a generation of readers and artists. Their final years featured profound reflections on joy and impermanence, notably through the widely shared poem 'Love Letter from the Afterlife.' Gibson and their wife, poet Megan Falley, are the subjects of the documentary 'Come See Me in the Good Light,' which won the Festival Favorite Award at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and will release on Apple TV+. Tributes from fellow poets, fans, and public figures emphasized Gibson's life-changing and healing words. Their legacy endures through their books, performances, and the ongoing influence of their compassionate art.