"Though Andrea desperately wished to have lived a longer life, they could not have possibly lived a fuller one," Gibson's family said.

Tributes poured in from friends, fans and fellow poets who said Gibson’s words had changed their lives — and, in some cases, saved them.

The news of Andrea Gibson’s demise has sparked an outpouring of grief across the literary and LGBTQ+ communities. Known for their fearless spoken word performances and activism, Gibson passed away at the age of 49.