Jason Collins cause of death: NBA's first openly gay player dies at 47
Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay active player, died at 47 after battling glioblastoma, a severe form of brain cancer.
Collins built a respected 13-year NBA career and later became one of the most influential figures in modern sports after publicly coming out in 2013.
Tributes from the NBA, former teams, and basketball leaders highlighted not only his courage and impact on inclusion but also his kindness away from the court.
- Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies at 47 after glioblastoma battle USA Today —
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- Ex-NBA player Jason Collins dies after brain cancer battle The Straits Times —
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- Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumor Scripps News —