Sports · 13 May 2026
Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies aged 47
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The wider sports community is less inclusive following the death of a significant figure. Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, died on Tuesday after an eight-month battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. His family confirmed his death at 47, stating he had been diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma.
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