Anita Bryant, former singer and anti-gay activist, dies at 84
She was a successful entertainer and beauty queen, but her activism against political correctness led to her fall from grace in the industry.
Anita Bryant in 1960
Anita Bryant, a former singer who faced backlash for becoming an anti-gay activist, died last month on Dec. 16 at the age of 84, her family announced in the last few hours.
Her family published an obituary on Thursday. Bryant died of cancer at her home in Edmond, Okla.
The singer and former beauty queen had a solid music career in the 1960s and 1970s, but her opposition to gay rights all but destroyed her career.
In addition to singing, Bryant was also known for being crowned Miss Oklahoma in 1958 and for serving as a brand ambassador for the Florida Citrus Commission from 1969 to 1980.
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