Late NBA star Jason Collins is survived by his partner of 13 years, husband Brunson Green.
Collins, the first openly gay NBA athlete, died in May 2026.
“We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, has died after a valiant fight with glioblastoma,” the athlete’s family told the NBA in a statement. “Jason changed lives in unexpected ways and was an inspiration to all who knew him and to those who admired him from afar.”
The statement continued, “We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers over the past eight months and for the exception...
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