Overview
- Andrea Gibson died on July 14 at their home in Boulder, Colorado, surrounded by family, friends and their three dogs.
- Appointed Colorado’s 10th poet laureate in 2023, Gibson championed poetry appreciation, arts in education and social justice.
- Over a four-year battle with ovarian cancer, their work fearlessly explored gender identity, LGBTQ+ rights and mortality.
- Governor Jared Polis praised Gibson’s unique ability to connect with diverse audiences and inspire action through verse.
- The Sundance-award-winning documentary Come See Me in the Good Light, directed by Ryan White, will stream on Apple TV+ this fall.