Jason Collins, who made history as the first openly gay player in the National Basketball Association, has passed away at the age of 47. Reports from various news outlets confirm his death was caused by brain cancer.
A standout player at Stanford University, Collins went on to play for several NBA teams, including the Atlanta Hawks. He garnered national attention when he publicly came out as gay during his active professional basketball career.
His announcement was a landmark moment for LGBTQ+ representation in professional sports. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
