"We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, has died after a valiant fight with glioblastoma. Jason changed lives in unexpected ways and was an inspiration to all who knew him and to those who admired him from afar. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers over the past eight months and for the exceptional medical care Jason received from his doctors and nurses. Our family will miss him dearly."
"Collins revealed last September that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma. It's of the deadliest forms of the disease. His family confirmed his passing yesterday."
"Collins came out as gay in a cover story for Sports Illustrated in April 2013. It made him the first active male athlete from one of the four major North American professional team sports to publicly do so."
"After a college career at Stanford University, Collins played 13 seasons in the NBA, including a seven-year stint with the New Jersey Nets. This was followed by the Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets."
Jason Collins, a former NBA player, died at age 47 after battling stage 4 glioblastoma, a deadliest form of brain cancer. He revealed the diagnosis in September and his family confirmed his passing. Collins played 13 NBA seasons after a college career at Stanford University, including seven years with the New Jersey Nets and later stints with multiple teams. In April 2013, he came out as gay in a Sports Illustrated cover story, becoming the first active male athlete from one of the four major North American professional team sports to publicly do so. His family credited exceptional medical care and described him as an inspiration who changed lives in unexpected ways.
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