Dame Esther Rantzen Dies Aged 86

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1. 30 Sep

   Broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen has died at the age of 86, her family said in a statement

   3 outlets · Daily Mail
2. 1 Oct

   'We are grateful she is finally at rest with her beloved husband, Desmond Wilcox, but we will miss her immeasurably.

   3 outlets · Daily Mail

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• 1 Oct Adrian Mills praises co-star Dame Esther Rantzen’s ‘incredible legacy’Adrian Mills spoke about his co-star Dame Esther Rantzen on Good Morning Britain after her death at age 86. He highlighted Rantzen’s work in raising awareness of child abuse through her show That's Life! and praised the thousands of children who wrote to the program following its broadcasts. Mills also noted her bravery in discussing loneliness after her husband’s death and her continued advocacy for assisted dying…Evening Standard
• 1 Oct Dame Esther Rantzen's emotional goodbye letter revealed following death: 'All good things must come to an end'
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• 1 Oct Tributes paid to 'inspirational' presenter and charity founder Esther RantzenThe article reports on tributes paid to Dame Esther Rantzan, who died at 86 on Wednesday. She was known for her long-running BBC consumer show "That's Life!" and founding Childline, a children’s helpline, in 1986 after highlighting child abuse issues on her show. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and others praised her as an inspirational figure whose work had changed countless lives through campaigning on various social…BBC
• 1 Oct Davina McCall and Anton Du Beke lead emotional tributes to 'national treasure' Dame Esther Rantzen after broadcaster's death aged 86Dame Esther Rantzen, the 86-year-old broadcaster and campaigner who died after battling lung cancer since January 2023, received heartfelt tributes from celebrities including Davina McCall and Anton Du Beke on social media. McCall praised Rantzen as an "icon and a national treasure" while Du Beke highlighted her role in breaking the glass ceiling for women in television and her mentorship to him since their…Daily Mail
• 1 Oct Dame Esther Rantzen captivated 22 million viewers - but grew up in a house without a TV. Then when they got one it was kept in the hall so it didn't spoil conversationDame Esther Rantzen, a prominent broadcaster and campaigner who died at 86 after battling stage four lung cancer, is remembered for her fearless and mischievous approach to life. She was once arrested during a That's Life! segment but celebrated the incident as part of her personality. Known as one of three powerful women in Britain alongside Margaret Thatcher and the Queen, Rantzen had been a vocal advocate for…Daily Mail
• 30 Sep Davina McCall and Martin Lewis remember ‘national treasure’ Esther RantzenThe article reports on the death of broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen at age 86, with her family describing her as a beloved mother and grandmother. Celebrities including Davina McCall and Martin Lewis shared tributes on Instagram, praising Rantzen for her impactful work in broadcasting and social issues such as child welfare and assisted dying legislation.Evening Standard
• 30 Sep Anton Du Beke hails ‘extraordinary career’ of ‘wonderful’ Esther RantzenAnton Du Beke honored the memory of broadcaster and campaigner Esther Rantzen following her death at age 86 from stage four lung cancer. He shared a tribute on social media highlighting their friendship since meeting on "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2004 and praising her as a mentor, advocate for women's rights, and founder of Childline. Other celebrities like Matt Allwright and Dame Elaine Paige also paid respects…Evening Standard
• 30 Sep Elaine Paige and Lorraine Kelly lead tributes to ‘pioneer’ Esther RantzenDame Esther Rantzen, who died at 86, was honored by notable figures including Elaine Paige and Lorraine Kelly for her work as a broadcaster and advocate. Paige highlighted Rantzan's founding of Childline and The Silver Line charity, which aid children in distress and elderly people experiencing loneliness respectively. Additionally, Paige noted Rantzen’s activism for assisted dying laws. Kelly described Rantzen as…Evening Standard
• 30 Sep Elaine Paige and Lorraine Kelly lead tributes to ‘pioneer’ Esther RantzenDame Esther Rantzen, who died at 86, has been honored by numerous public figures for her extensive work as a broadcaster and activist. Elaine Paige shared personal reflections on Rantzan’s impact through Childline and The Silver Line, charities she founded to help children and elderly people respectively. Lorraine Kelly described Rantzen as “funny, forthright and fabulous,” highlighting her pioneering spirit in…Evening Standard
• 30 Sep Dame Esther Rantzen’s family pay tribute to ‘our sunshine’ after her death at 86Dame Esther Rantzen died at 86 on Wednesday, surrounded by loved ones in her home in the New Forest. Known for hosting "That's Life!" for 21 years and founding Childline in 1986 to help young people, she also established The Silver Line to address loneliness among older adults. In recent years, Rantzan became a vocal advocate for legalizing assisted dying due to her own health struggles with stage four lung cancer.Evening Standard

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