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Beloved Poet Andrea Gibson Dies, Leaves Lasting Legacy

7/17/2025

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Andrea Gibson, a celebrated queer poet and Colorado's poet laureate, passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 49 after a courageous four-year fight against ovarian cancer. Their powerful poetry, which tackled themes of gender identity and social justice, touched countless lives. A documentary chronicling Gibson's journey, "Come See Me in the Good Light," is set to premiere on Apple TV+.

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Andrea Gibson, a celebrated queer poet and Colorado's poet laureate, passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 49 after a courageous four-year fight against ovarian cancer. Their powerful poetry, which tackled themes of gender identity and social justice, touched countless lives. A documentary chronicling Gibson's journey, "Come See Me in the Good Light," is set to premiere on Apple TV+.