Author: Al Jazeera
Published on: 13/05/2026 | 00:00:00
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Jason Collins, the first openly gay active player in the National Basketball Association (NBA), has died at the age of 47. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4Bizarre own goal keeps Ronaldo, Al-Nassr waiting for Saudi Pro League title list 2 of 4Basketball star Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies forward, dies at age 29 list 3 of 4‘Never give up’: Meet Curacao, the smallest country at a FIFA World Cup list Arn Tellem, former agent of Collins and current vice chairman of the Detroit Pistons, said his decision to come out changed lives. “Jason’s legacy stands as a beacon for tolerance, dignity, respect, inclusion, compassion, and understanding,” Telleem said in a statement.
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