Andrea Gibson, a celebrated poet and performance artist who through their verse explored gender identity, politics and their 4-year battle with terminal ovarian cancer, died Monday at age 49.

Andrea Gibson, a celebrated poet and performance artist who through their verse explored gender identity, politics and their battle with terminal cancer, died Monday at age 49.

In 2023, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis named Gibson the state's ninth poet laureate, a two year post intended to promote an appreciation of poetry, according to a release.