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.

Following her separation from Bob, Bryant tied the knot with Charlie Hobson Dry. The news of Anita Bryant's demise was confirmed in an obituary of The Oklahoman, which stated that she was at her ...

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.

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 ...