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

Esther Rantzen has died aged 86 following a battle with cancer.

Nation pays tribute

The iconic TV presenter's death has prompted an outpouring of national mourning.

Rantzen was made a Dame in 2015.

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