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Dame Esther Rantzen Dies Aged 86

30 Sep to 1 Oct

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Katherine LawtonDaily Mail
Press Association ReportersEvening Standard
Matt WattsEvening Standard
BBC NewsBBC
Carla FericEvening Standard
Jenny JohnstonDaily Mail
Lily JobsonDaily Mail
Ian YoungsBBC
Holly BishopEvening Standard
Sean O'GradyEvening Standard

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Dame Esther Rantzen Dies Aged 86. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/46963

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Dame Esther started her career as a broadcaster and became a household name after hosting shows such as That’s Life!, and later established charities to help the young and old.

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The veteran broadcaster had been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in January 2023 and in the years that followed, was a prominent campaigner supporting assisted dying.

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 30 Sepwording from BBC

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

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 30 Sepwording from Daily Mail

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

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 30 Sepwording from Evening Standard

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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
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

Coverage 16 articles

1 Oct Adrian Mills praises co-star Dame Esther Rantzen’s ‘incredible legacy’
Evening Standard
1 Oct Dame Esther Rantzen's emotional goodbye letter revealed following death: 'All good things must come to an end'
Evening Standard
1 Oct Tributes paid to 'inspirational' presenter and charity founder Esther Rantzen
BBC
1 Oct Davina McCall and Anton Du Beke lead emotional tributes to 'national treasure' Dame Esther Rantzen after broadcaster's death aged 86
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 conversation
Daily Mail
30 Sep Davina McCall and Martin Lewis remember ‘national treasure’ Esther Rantzen
Evening Standard
30 Sep Anton Du Beke hails ‘extraordinary career’ of ‘wonderful’ Esther Rantzen
Evening Standard
30 Sep Elaine Paige and Lorraine Kelly lead tributes to ‘pioneer’ Esther Rantzen
Evening Standard
30 Sep Elaine Paige and Lorraine Kelly lead tributes to ‘pioneer’ Esther Rantzen
Evening Standard
30 Sep Dame Esther Rantzen’s family pay tribute to ‘our sunshine’ after her death at 86
Evening Standard

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30 Sep Dame Esther Rantzen: A presenter who campaigned for change
BBC
30 Sep TV presenter and assisted dying campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Evening Standard
30 Sep Dame Esther Rantzen: That's Life! presenter, Childline founder and campaigner for assisted dying
BBC
30 Sep Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 after cancer battle
Evening Standard
30 Sep TV presenter and assisted dying campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Evening Standard
30 Sep Dame Esther Rantzen is dead at 86: Family pays tribute to broadcaster and campaigner who will be remembered for her 'endless capacity for joy'
Daily Mail

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