Jason Collins, the first openly gay male athlete in a major American professional sport, has died at 47 following a battle with glioblastoma.The 13-season NBA veteran shattered sports barriers after coming out in 2013 and remained a committed LGBTQ+ advocate until his passing.NBA commissioner
Adam Silver praised the impact the player had on making the league more inclusive while family and friends mourn the loss of a historic trailblazer.