Jason Collins, First Openly Gay NBA Player, Dies at 47

Former professional basketball player Jason Collins has died at the age of 47 following a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Justin Tomlinson

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Jason Collins, First Openly Gay NBA Player, Dies at 47

Jason Collins, the former professional basketball player who made history as the first openly gay player in the NBA, has died at the age of 47. Collins passed away following a battle with brain cancer.[1][2]

The former NBA player suffered from glioblastoma, which is an aggressive form of brain cancer. His death at 47 marks the end of his battle with the disease.[1][2]

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