Trailblazer Jason Collins remembered for leadership and resilience
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Jason Collins, a 13-year NBA veteran and NBA Cares ambassador who helped break barriers for LGBTQ athletes, died at 47 after a valiant battle with glioblastoma. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the Collins family issued statements praising his leadership, inclusivity, and impact beyond basketball, including his life with husband Brunson.
- Jason Collins passes away after 'valiant fight with glioblastoma' NBA
- Jason Collins, 1st openly gay NBA player, dies of brain cancer at 47 ESPN
- LGBTQ+ community mourns Jason Collins, 'giant' of the movement Yahoo Sports
- Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dead at 47 Fox News
- Former Celtic Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47 of cancer MassLive
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