Jason Collins, NBA’s First Openly Gay Player, Dead at 47

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Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, died following a “valiant” battle with Stage 4 glioblastoma, his family announced Tuesday. Collins was 47. The ex-Nets player and 13-year NBA veteran had revealed his diagnosis in December in a piece published by ESPN. Stage 4 glioblastoma is one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer.

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Jason Collins, NBA’s First Openly Gay Player, Dead at 47

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