The crossword solution for the term GERSHWIN HERO is PORGY. PORGY is a fictional character from the opera PORGY and Bess, composed by George Gershwin. The opera is based on a novel by DuBose Heyward and tells the story of African-American life in the early 20th century. PORGY is a disabled beggar who lives in the slums of Charleston, South Carolina. He is a heroic figure who stands up for justice and fights against oppression.