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.

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.