Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 after lung cancer battle
Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 after lung cancer battle

Dame Esther Rantzen, the broadcaster and campaigner best known for presenting the BBC show That's Life!, has died aged 86 following a battle with lung cancer.

Career and legacy

Dame Esther was a prominent figure in British television, becoming a household name through her work on the long-running consumer affairs programme That's Life!, which aired on the BBC.

Beyond her broadcasting career, she was widely recognised for her campaigning work, particularly on behalf of children and families.

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