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Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Active Player, Dies at 47 After Battling Glioblastoma

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Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay active player, died at 47 after a public battle with glioblastoma, leaving a legacy of courage and inclusivity in sports beyond his 13-year NBA career.

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Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay active player, died at 47 after a public battle with glioblastoma, leaving a legacy of courage and inclusivity in sports beyond his 13-year NBA career.

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