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Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, dies at 47 from brain cancer

Jason Collins, a longtime NBA center who became the first man to come out as openly gay while playing in any of America’s four leading professional sports leagues, died Tuesday following months of treatment for glioblastoma, his family said.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: NBC News ·
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  • Primary source: NBC News
  • Published: May 12, 2026, 10:53 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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