Anita Bryant, known for her singing and anti-LGBTQ rights activism, passed away in December 2024. Bryant’s passing was ...

Anita Bryant Dry, entertainer and anti-gay activist, died in December at her Edmond home, according to an obituary submitted by her family. She was 84.

She was blacklisted and got a raw deal, but like her or not, she stuck to her convictions,” Anthony Verdugo, founder and executive director of the Christian Family Coalition.

She became known as Anita Bryant Dry after marrying former astronaut Charlie Dry, who preceded her in death. Bryant pursued music and performance, and had her own television show at the age of 12.

Anita Bryant, a former Miss Oklahoma and popular singer who became known over the second half of her life for her outspoken opposition to gay rights, has died.

Anita Bryant, whose career led from easy listening records to becoming a pitchwoman for Florida oranges to campaigning against gay rights, died at 84.

She became known as Anita Bryant Dry after marrying former astronaut Charlie Dry, who preceded her in death. According to the obituary submitted by her family, she died on Dec. 16 at her Edmond ...