Anita Bryant, Whose Anti-Gay Politics Undid a Singing Career, Is Dead at 84
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.
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Anita Bryant, anti-gay rights activist and singer, dead at 84
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Mel Shapiro, Director Whose Specialty Was John Guare, Dies at 89
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Anita Desai Has Put Down Roots, but Her Work Ranges Widely
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The Syrian refugee whose selfie with Angela Merkel changed his life
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Wayne Osmond, member of the singing Osmond family, dies aged 73
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Arteta sings virtues of ‘versatility’ as Arsenal overcome sickness bug to win
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