Anita Bryant, the singer and infamous anti-gay rights campaigner, has died at the age of 84, it has been announced.
Quote from Peter Tatchell:
“Anita Bryant’s campaigns of hate caused immense harm to LGBT+ people, but they also sparked a new era of activism and solidarity. Her legacy is a cautionary tale of the damage homophobia can inflict, and a reminder of the power of resilience and love in overcoming hate”
“She inspired a wave of activism that transformed the fight for LGBT+ equality. Her bigotry united people in defiance, igniting a movement that stood up to hate and laid the foundations for the rights we cherish today.”