Jason Collins, the first openly gay athlete in the NBA, has died at 47 after battling stage 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. His family praised his inspirational impact and expressed gratitude for the support received during his illness. Collins publicly came out in 2013 and played for 13 years in the NBA, retiring in 2014. Recently, he was honored with the Bill Walton Global Champion Award, accepted by his twin brother due to his illness.
Want More Context? 🔎
Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47
Sports News. No Fluff.
Quick summaries of major games, trades, and headlines — so you can stay in the loop without spending hours reading.