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.

The former beauty queen and spokeswoman for Florida orange juice was an all-American entertainer before she began crusading against L.G.B.T.Q. rights.

A Grammy nominee whose pair of Top 10 hits and show business career was overwhelmed in the public eye by her anti-gay crusades, died December 16.