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Jason Collins, 1st Openly Gay NBA Player, Dead at 47

Former NBA star Jason Collins has died following a battle with brain cancer. He was 47. “We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, has died after a valiant fight with glioblastoma,” Collins’ family told the NBA in a Tuesday, May 12, statement, confirming the former athlete’s death. Collins — the first openly gay player in the NBA — will be remembered for not only his athleticism on the court but the legacy he solidified beyond the sport. “Jason changed lives in unexpected ways and was an inspiration to all who knew him and to those who admired...