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 explored gender identity, politics, and their 4-year battle with terminal ovarian cancer, died at age 49.

Andrea Gibson was a subject of the documentary "Come See Me in the Good Light," winner of the Festival Favorite Award this year at the Sundance Film Festival.

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.

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