Dame Esther Rantzen dies at 86: the life and legacy of a BBC broadcasting icon
Dame Esther Rantzen, the legendary BBC broadcaster, campaigner and founder of Childline and The Silver Line, has died aged 86 following a terminal lung cancer diagnosis. From hosting That's Life! to campaigning for assisted dying, Rantzen dedicated decades to broadcasting and social causes. She continued advocating for assisted dying until her final days. Tributes have poured in from across broadcasting, politics, charity and entertainment.
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