# NBA Trailblazer Jason Collins Dies at 47

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Podcast: [AURN News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aurn-news-6447418)
Published: 2026-05-13T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://aurn.com/jason-collins-first-openly-gay-nba-player-dies/
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## Resource

Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history, has died at age 47 after battling brain cancer.

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