Jason Collins to receive posthumous Arthur Ashe ESPYS honor
#ArthurAsheAward #JasonCollinsJason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player who died of a brain tumor at 47, will posthumously receive the ESPYS Arthur Ashe Award for Courage for his LGBTQ+ advocacy and cancer awareness. read more
2026 mourns influential figures across all fields
#TedTurner #JasonCollinsTed Turner, CNN founder who revolutionized 24-hour news, died at 87. Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, also passed. Other notable 2026 deaths include Ted Kennedy, Robert Duvall, and Ayatollah Khamenei. read more
NBA pioneer Jason Collins dies at 47 after cancer battle
#JasonCollins #LGBTQRightsThank you, Jason Collins, for your courage as the NBA's first openly gay player. Your large spirit, dignity, and grace amid backlash inspired many. You taught us to turn pain into positivity. Your legacy of authenticity and kindness will endure. read more
NBA Trailblazer Jason Collins Dies at 47
#JasonCollins #NBAJason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, died at 47 from glioblastoma. His 2013 announcement pioneered LGBTQ inclusion in sports. He played 13 seasons for six teams and recently received the Bill Walton Global Champion Award. read more
Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies at 47
#JasonCollins #NBAJason 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. read more