NBA trailblazer Jason Collins dead at 47: Basketball mourns first openly gay player after brain cancer battle

Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, has passed away after a harrowing battle with a brain tumor. He was 47-years-old and just one year removed from his wedding.

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May 13, 2026 - 05:19
NBA trailblazer Jason Collins dead at 47: Basketball mourns first openly gay player after brain cancer battle
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, has passed away after a harrowing battle with a brain tumor. He was 47-years-old and just one year removed from his wedding.
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