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Anita Bryant, Noted Singer and Anti-Gay Rights Activist, Dies at 84

Anita Bryant, famed singer and Miss Oklahoma, passes away at 84, remembered for her controversial anti-gay rights activism.

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  1. Anita Bryant, a former beauty queen turned anti-gay crusader, dies at 84

    Bryant was perhaps most well-known for her advocacy against gay rights in 1977 and foray into Florida politics.

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  2. Anita Bryant, Singer Who Opposed Gay Rights, Dead At Age 84

    But in the late 1970s, her life and career began a dramatically new path.

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  3. Anita Bryant, singer, anti-gay activist and Save Our Children founder, dies at 84

    In the late 1970s, Bryant became well known as a vocal anti-gay activist and organized opposition to the movement for LGBTQ rights by founding an organization called Save Our Children.

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  4. Anita Bryant, Singer, Anti-Gay Rights Activist, Dies

    In the 1970s, she became a vocal critic of gay rights, leading the "Save Our Children" campaign, which aimed to overturn a Dade County, Florida ordinance that banned discrimination based on sexual orientation.

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Updated: Jan 10th, 2025, 4:31 PM ET

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Anita Bryant, a former beauty queen and singer known for her opposition to gay rights, passed away at age 84. She gained fame as a performer and spokesperson but faced significant backlash during her anti-gay activism in the 1970s. Her campaigns against LGBTQ rights, including the repeal of a non-discrimination ordinance in Miami-Dade County, marked a turning point in her career, leading to boycotts and personal hardships. Bryant’s legacy is complex, intertwining her contributions to music and her divisive political stance throughout her life. She is survived by her children and grandchildren, with her family noting her Christian faith.


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