Breaking news: Anita Bryant is dead at 84

She was a popular singer before her anti-gay politics undid her career.

View in browser Jan. 9, 2025, 10:03 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Kathy A. Willens/Associated Press Anita Bryant Is Dead at 84 The singer and former beauty queen who had a robust music career in the 1960s and '70s, but whose opposition to gay rights virtually destroyed her career, died on Dec. 16. She was 84. Read more. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018