Who Was Jason Collins? 5 Things to Know About the Former NBA Player Who Died at 47
By Vivian••Hollywood Life
Jason Collins, the former NBA player who became the league’s first openly gay active athlete, died at 47. Learn more about his career and personal life here.
Image Credit: Variety via Getty Images Former NBA player Jason Collins died on May 12, 2026, at age 47 after battling stage 4 glioblastoma. Best known for becoming the first openly gay active player…