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Jason Collins was the first openly gay NBA player.

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Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, died at 47.

Collins played in the NBA for 13 seasons with six teams.

He said he was gay in 2013, near the end of his career.

Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, died from a brain tumor.

Collins played for 13 years with six teams.

He said he was gay in 2013, near the end of his career.

Collins had a bad brain tumor and was 47.

Collins had a bad brain tumor and was 47. He died.

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Jason changed lives and was an inspiration, his family said.

His family is grateful for the love and medical care.

His family will miss him dearly. They are grateful for the love and medical care.

Last week, Collins got an award, but he was too sick to go.

Jarron Collins said his brother is the bravest man he knows.

Jason Collins averaged 3.6 points and 3.7 rebounds.

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