Veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Rantzen, who fronted the BBC's That's Life for two decades, went on to found Childline, and in recent years had been a campaigner for assisted dying.
British broadcaster Esther Rantzen has passed away at the age of 86, according to a statement from her family. In a heartfelt message from her children Miriam Wilcox, Rebecca Wilcox, and Joshua Wilcox, they mourn the loss of their beloved mother and cherished grandmother. The family pays tribute to Rantzen's endless capacity for joy and her ability to comfort others during difficult times.
They express their gratitude for the time they had together and ask for privacy during their grieving process. Rantzen is remembered for her work with charities Childline and the Silverline, as well as her advocacy for children, older people, and the terminally ill.
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