Jacob Smith

13 May 2026

Former NBA player Jason Collins, who made history as the first active… – Jacob Smith

Former NBA player Jason Collins, who made history as the first active male athlete in a major American professional team sport to publicly come out as gay, has died at the age of 47 after battling glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Collins revealed last year that he had been diagnosed with the inoperable disease and was undergoing treatment. Tributes poured in across the basketball world honoring his courage, legacy, and impact beyond sports. #NBA #JasonCollins #Basketball #LGBTQ