Jason Collins: NBA's First Openly Gay Player Passes

Jason Collins, the NBAs first openly gay player, passed away at 47 after battling brain cancer. He made history in 2013 and married his husband, film producer Brunson Green, in 2025. Collins shared his health fight in 2025, revealing stage four glioblastoma. Green, a successful film producer, supported him throughout. Collins legacy includes breaking barriers in sports and facing illness with courage.

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