The first openly gay NBA player, Jason Collins, recently got married. Find out more about Brunson Green, who married the NBA legend.

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, ...

Jason Collins, who served as a global ambassador for basketball after coming out as the NBA’s first openly gay player, died Tuesday from an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was 47. First diagnosed ...

Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, died following a “valiant” battle with Stage 4 glioblastoma, his family announced Tuesday. Collins was 47. The ex-Nets player and 13-year NBA ...

Jason Collins, the NBA's first active openly gay player, has died at the age of 47 just six months after announcing he had brain cancer. Collins said in December that he had been diagnosed with Stage ...

Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, died of brain cancer, his family said on Tuesday, May 12. He was 47. Collins’ family said he died after a “valiant fight” with glioblastoma in a ...