Andrea Gibson, acclaimed poet and performance artist, died on July 14 at age 49, following a diagnosis with ovarian cancer. The Poet Laureate of Colorado published seven poetry collections, and was the subject of the 2025 documentary ‘Come See Me in the Good Light.

A video of the poem, titled "Love Letter From the Afterlife" went viral after Gibson's passing was announced -- with thousands of people saying how much comfort it had brought them.

Remembering Andrea Gibson, a poet and activist, who gave the LGBTQ+ community more than poetry. They offered truth and a space where queerness felt safe.