Former NBA player, Jason Collins died at the age of 47 following a brave fight against a painful ailment. His family and the NBA announced his passing on May 12, 2026. Jason played 13 seasons as a centre for multiple franchises, including the New Jersey Nets, where he reached the NBA Finals in consecutive seasons in 2002 and 2003. He made history in 2013 when he came out as gay in a Sports Illustrated cover essay. Notably, he was the first active male athlete in any of North America’s four major professional sports leagues to do so.
Jason’s public revelation of his sexual orientation encouraged a lot of people to accept themselves for who they are and let the world know about it. Even after he retired from the NBA in 2014, he served as a global ambassador for inclusion and LGBTQ+ advocacy within the sports community. According to reports, he is survived by his husband, Brunson Green, his parents, and his twin brother, Jarron Collins. Here’s everything we know about his better half, their love story and Brunson’s support amid Jason’s health battle.
All about Jason Collins’ husband, Brunson Green
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