Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dead at 47
NBA veteran Jason Collins, who made history as the first active openly gay player in major American sports, has died at age 47 from brain cancer.
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- Primary source: Fox News
- Published: May 12, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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