Broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen dies
7 sources·Updated September 30, 2026
Esther Rantzen death
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- The West Entertainment·8h agoUK broadcaster, campaigner Esther Rantzen dead at 86
British broadcaster Esther Rantzen, who was was appointed a dame in 2015 by Queen Elizabeth II for services to children, has died at 86.
Read at The West Entertainment → - Irish Examiner World·9h agoBritish television presenter and campaigner Esther Rantzen dies, aged 86
Broadcaster and campaigner Esther Rantzen has died at the age of 86, her family said in a statement, as they paid tribute to the “most wonderful
Read at Irish Examiner World → - The Independent·10h agoDame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 after battle with lung cancer
Her family paid tribute to ‘the most wonderful mother’
Read at The Independent → - Irish Times Culture·11h agoBroadcaster Esther Rantzen, TV host of That’s Life!, dies aged 86
Family pays tribute to campaigner for her ‘endless capacity for joy’
Read at Irish Times Culture → - Irish Independent Life·11h agoTV presenter and assisted dying campaigner Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
In later life Ms Rantzen became a strong proponent for assisted dying, after she was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2023
Read at Irish Independent Life → - Sky News UK·14h agoBroadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen dies
Dame Esther Rantzen has died at the age of 86, her family said in a statement.
Read at Sky News UK →
