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Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies at 47

Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, died at 47 from brain cancer. He inspired millions by coming out in 2013 and later became an NBA global ambassador, fighting glioblastoma with experimental treatments before passing peacefully at home.