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As the NBA still reels from the untimely passing of trailblazer Jason Collins, his family have shared insight into his final months before he passed away.
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.
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Jason Collins, who spent 13 years in the NBA, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 47. Collins suffered from Stage 4 glioblastoma, and the family sent out a statement, saying they are “heartbroken.” The following statement was issued today on behalf of the family of Jason Collins: pic.twitter.com/Vf1MwmmQLH — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May … The post 13-year NBA veteran Jason Collins dies at 47 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Just a few months after being elected as the president-elect of the University of Michigan, Kent Syverud revealed his brain cancer diagnosis following the Wolverines’ men’s basketball team’s national championship win. Syverud made the announcement of his diagnosis on Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026. He recalled not “feeling well” last week, so he got checked at Crouse […] The post Michigan president-elect reveals heartbreaking brain cancer diagnosis after men’s basketball’s national title run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
