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Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dead at 47
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- Jason Collins died at 47 after an eight-month battle with an aggressive brain tumor, ending a career that helped open doors for inclusion in sports.
- In 2013, Collins publicly came out as gay, a milestone that advanced acceptance in major American team sports and inspired many.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver praised Collins for leading efforts to make sports more inclusive for future generations.
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