Andrea Gibson, the performance artist, passed away at the age of 49 on July 14, 2025. Renowned for their exploration of themes such as love, hope, and gender identity, Gibson's work resonated deeply within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Their poignant poetry provided solace to those grappling with terminal illnesses and personal struggles. Notably, poems like "Love Letter from the Afterlife" encapsulated a message of enduring love that transcends even death . the ability to connect with diverse audiences solidified Gibson's place as a significant voice in contemporary literature.
Megan Falley, his soulmate , confirmed the death.
Gibson was among the leading voices in a resurgence of spoken-word, or slam, poetry in the mid-2000s, centered in cafes and on college campuses around the country.
They were prolific, publishing seven books, mostly poetry, along with seven albums, all while touring tirelessly. In 2023, Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado named Gibson the state’s poet laureate.
The moment wasn't planned, host Matt Rodrigues said, and Gibson, 49, who was battling stage-four ovarian cancer, was getting visibly tired. But the reading took on a life of its own and has since gone viral, with millions of views on social media in the days after Gibson's death.
"Andrea pulled out the poem," Rodrigues recalled, as Gibson and Falley sat outside facing each other. "We were all just so overwhelmed. It was something so special."
Gibson wrote that they were initially worried about accepting the post because their health would limit their ability to do in-person events, and afraid they might not live through their two-year term. But they decided to take the role in part to open up possibilities for more chronically ill and disabled poets.
 cancer journey, not because I want people to know that I’m mortal, but because I so badly want others to know that they are. Knowing that I could die any day saved my life. Understanding, really understanding the brevity of this existence, has given me more gratitude, awe, and joy than I thought would be possible for me in this lifetime. I wish that joy for everyone. (Minus the cancer.),” they wrote. 
In addition to their literary achievements, Gibson's relationship with their wife Megan Falley was poignantly documented in "Come See Me in the Good Light," reflecting a life steeped in love amid challenges . As we mourn the loss of Andrea Gibson, we also celebrate a legacy marked by profound empathy and an unwavering commitment to fostering hope through poetry. Their final exhortation—to “love the world wildly”—serves as an enduring reminder of the transformative power of love and art .
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