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5 days ago
- Entertainment
Late poet Andrea Gibson's life, love story featured in upcoming documentary
The late poet Andrea Gibson is the focus of the highly anticipated documentary "Come See Me in the Good Light." Gibson, who died Monday at the age of 49, a month shy of their 50th birthday, stars in the film alongside their wife Megan Falley, as they navigate Gibson's terminal ovarian cancer diagnosis. The late wordsmith, the poet laureate of Colorado, was known for their live performances and poetry that centered feminism, LGBTQ+ issues, mental health, gun reform, spirituality and more. During their lifetime, Gibson authored six poetry collections, including "Take Me With You," "Lord of the Butterflies" and "You Better Be Lightning." Their 2019 collaboration with Falley, "How Poetry Can Change Your Heart," was their first nonfiction book. Below, read more about Gibson's upcoming documentary. What is 'Come See Me in the Good Light' about? "Come See Me in the Good Light," directed by Ryan White and produced by comedian and writer Tig Notaro, Jessica Hargrave, and Stef Willen, features the personal story of Gibson and Falley as they embark on "an unexpectedly funny and poignant journey through love, life, and mortality," as described in the 2025 Sundance Film Festival's program. Author Glennon Doyle, retired soccer star Abby Wambach, singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, comedian and actor Kevin Nealon, author Galia Gichon and singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile are among the executive producers for the project. The documentary premiered at Sundance in January, where it won the Festival Favorite Award. "We love Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley. They're just the best people. Their story needs to be seen, needed to be told and I just feel so grateful that we got to be a part of it," Wambach told "On The Red Carpet" in January. "This film is so stunningly beautiful," Bareilles said separately. "And I think the message of the film and the hope that is embedded in it will be such incredible medicine for everyone who gets to see this film." In a December 2024 Instagram post, Gibson wrote about being approached for the documentary and revealed they said "yes" to the project quickly. "From early on in my diagnosis, my deepest wish has been to turn the experience into something that could help others," Gibson wrote in the caption at the time. "Being a public writer is vulnerable," they added. "Inviting strangers into your life -- every three weeks for several days at a time -- during the rawest, period imaginable is vulnerability on an entirely different level. But it took only one day with this incredible team to realize that filming this doc would become the most profoundly loving artistic experience of my life." How to watch 'Come See Me in the Good Light'
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Andrea Gibson Dies: Who is poet's partner? Here's cause of death and net worth of LGBTQ activist
Andrea Gibson , a well-known poet from Colorado, has passed away at the age of 49. Gibson's friends and family confirmed the news. Ariana Huffington, founder of Huffington Post and a close acquaintance, shared that Gibson died after a long fight with cancer. Andrea Gibson Moved to Colorado in 1999 Andrea Gibson was born in 1975 in Maine. They moved to Boulder, Colorado, in 1999. In Colorado, they began performing at open mic poetry events. Gibson soon became a four-time Denver Grand Slam champion. In 2008, they won the Women of the World Poetry Slam. LGBTQ Rights Activist Gibson was openly non-binary and used they/them pronouns. They were a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights. Their poetry often focused on gender, identity and mental health. Their writing reflected personal struggles and social issues. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Investigadora argentina revela hallazgos sobre el magnesio Salud Esencial Leer más Undo Also Read: Virgin River Season 7: Is release date confirmed? See what to expect, cast, new characters, key storylines and season 8 update Andrea Gibson Cancer Diagnosis and Health Struggles In August 2021, Gibson was diagnosed with ovarian cancer . Tests revealed tumors, and they underwent a radical hysterectomy and chemotherapy. They also suffered from Chronic Lyme Disease, which is not widely recognized by the medical community. Gibson wrote poetry about their experience with illness. One of their pieces described having dinner with their partner Meg after learning the cancer had returned. Live Events Andrea Gibson Published Works and Poetry Career Gibson published seven poetry collections. Their works included themes such as gender, LGBTQ topics, mental health, and social justice. Gibson also authored a memoir titled How Poetry Can Change Your Heart. Their book Lord of the Butterflies has sold more than 20,000 copies globally. Appointed Colorado Poet Laureate in 2023 In September 2023, Governor Jared Polis named Gibson the 10th Poet Laureate of Colorado. The honor recognized their influence on the community and literary contributions. Their work reached many readers across the state and beyond. Tributes from Friends and Readers After their death, tributes appeared online from writers and bookstores. Boulder Book Store posted on X that staff members loved Gibson and appreciated hosting their readings. Author Joseph Fasano posted, 'RIP Andrea Gibson, a brilliant poet.' Also Read: New Video Game Releases 2025: See complete list of titles and platforms Andrea Gibson Personal Life and Partner Gibson was in a relationship with fellow poet Megan Falley. The two began their relationship around 2015. They got engaged in 2022. Falley is also known for her spoken-word poetry and writing. AP Andrea Gibson's partner was poet and author Megan Falley. Andrea Gibson, left, and Megan Falley, the subjects of the film "Come See Me in the Good Light," pose for a portrait during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Andrea Gibson Net Worth and Income While exact net worth figures are unavailable, Gibson's career showed strong financial and cultural value: Speaking engagements: Gibson charged around $10,000 to $20,000 per event, as per reports. Book sales: Their poetry collections sold widely, including Lord of the Butterflies. Music albums: They released several spoken-word albums. Online platform: Gibson co-founded STAY HERE WITH ME, an online community that promoted art and suicide prevention. FAQs Who was Andrea Gibson's partner? Andrea Gibson's partner was poet and author Megan Falley. They were together since 2015 and got engaged in 2022. What was Andrea Gibson's poetry about? Andrea Gibson's poetry covered gender, LGBTQ topics, mental health, social justice, and personal illness experiences.
