Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies at 47
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Jason Collins, the first NBA player to come out as gay, has died at age 47. His family announced Tuesday that the cause of death was brain cancer. Collins made history in 2013 when he publicly shared his sexuality, becoming a trailblazer for LGBTQ+ inclusion in professional sports. For the past decade, he served as a global ambassador for the sport, promoting basketball around the world.
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