Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47 of a brain tumor
- Posted on May 12, 2026
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Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47 of a brain tumor
Jason Collins spent 13 years as a player for six NBA franchises. He revealed in 2013 that he was gay, an announcement that came toward the end of his playing career.
