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NBA trailblazer Jason Collins dead at 47: Basketball mourns first openly gay player after brain cancer battle

Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, has passed away after a harrowing battle with a brain tumor. He was 47-years-old and just one year removed from his wedding.

Daily Mail US Sport

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May 13, 2026 @ 12:04am

Category: BasketballNBA
Tag: Basketballbrain cancerJason CollinsLGBTQ+NBA history
Source: Daily Mail US Sport

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