Dame Esther Rantzen

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Dame Esther Rantzen, Childline founder and TV presenter, dies aged 86

The iconic TV presenter and champion for the vulnerable has passed away at her New Forest home. She leaves behind a lasting legacy through Childline and The Silver Line.

Entertainment ·30 Sep 2026, 22:44 ·Céline Navarro 5 min read