Dame Esther Rantzen has died aged 86 after years of campaigning to implement assisted dying in the UK.
The TV broadcaster was called the 'most wonderful woman' by her heartbroken family as they announced her death on Wednesday.
Family's tribute
Her family described her in deeply affectionate terms, reflecting the public affection for the longtime campaigner and television personality.
Legacy of campaigning
In recent years, Dame Esther became a prominent advocate for changing the law on assisted dying in the UK, a cause she pursued with characteristic determination.
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