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Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay active player, died Tuesday at age 47 after fighting glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, his family said. Collins came out in 2013 via Sports Illustrated and played 13 seasons across six teams, including the Brooklyn Nets. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Collins' impact extended far beyond basketball, making professional sports more inclusive.
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