NEW YORK — Anita Bryant, a former Miss Oklahoma, Grammy-nominated singer and prominent booster of orange juice and other products who became known over the second half of her life for her outspoken opposition to gay rights, has died. She was 84.

Bryant died Dec. 16 at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma, according to a statement posted by her family to news site The Oklahoman on Thursday. The family did not list a cause of death.

Former Miss Oklahoma also advertised Florida orange juice with the tag line: "A day without orange juice is like a day without sunshine."{ai:summary}<p>Anita Bryant, a former Miss Oklahoma and Grammy-nominated singer, passed away at 84 on December 16 at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma. She was known for her promotion of orange juice and her vocal opposition to gay rights later in life. </p><p>The family has not disclosed the cause of death. #society</p>

Anita Bryant, popular singer known for opposition to gay rights, dead at 84

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