NBA's First Openly Gay Player Dies at 47
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May 12, 2026
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, is being remembered as a trailblazer whose impact was felt far beyond basketball. The former center has died at 47 from glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain tumor, his family said Tuesday. "Jason changed lives in unexpected ways and was an inspiration...
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