Jason Collins, NBA's first out gay player, dies aged 47 of brain tumor
Summary
Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, has died at age 47 after an eight-month battle with a serious brain tumor called glioblastoma. He played 13 years in the NBA for six teams and was known for promoting inclusion and acceptance.Key Facts
- Jason Collins was the NBA’s first openly gay player.
- He played 13 seasons for six NBA teams, including the Boston Celtics and New Jersey Nets.
- Collins announced he was gay in 2013, near the end of his playing career.
- He was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer.
- Collins died after fighting the tumor for eight months, at age 47.
- His family thanked people for their support and praised his medical care.
- He recently received the Bill Walton Global Champion Award but was too ill to attend.
- His twin brother, Jarron Collins, a former NBA player, accepted the award on his behalf.
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