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

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. Gibson’s death was announced on social media by their wife,

Andrea Gibson did not just write poetry, but was an unabashed and genuine representative of the voiceless LGBTQ community. Their work addressed topics such as gender, mental health, illness, and identity.