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Jason Collins Dies At 47 From Brain Cancer

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Jason Collins, a 13-year NBA veteran and the first active openly gay player in the league, has died at the age of 47. His death followed a battle with Stage 4 glioblastoma. His family announced his passing. The cause of death was reported as a brain tumor.

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Sources · 7 independent

WTOP Washington DC

“only 29 and former NBA player Jason Collins is died at 47 from brain cancer.”

KNX Los Angeles

“openly gay player has died of a brain tumor at age A reception for the Artemis II astronauts was held today at the”

WBBM Newsradio 780

“Associated Press, the family of Jason Collins has announced that the NBA”

WTOP Washington DC

“NBA World Former Player Jason Collins has passed away at the end.”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“at the time. She fell backward after being tased by the police officer, hit her head and died in hospital one week later after suffering an inoperable brain bleed.”

WTOP Washington DC

“Jason Collins former players passed away at the age of 47 from brain cancer played for the Wizards briefly in the 2012 season”

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