Broadcaster and Childline founder Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Summarised from 3 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 13:14 · Archive
Dame Esther Rantzen, broadcaster and founder of Childline, has died aged 86 following a lung cancer diagnosis.
Dame Esther Rantzen, the broadcaster and Childline founder, has died aged 86 following a lung cancer diagnosis. She died at her home in the New Forest.
Rantzen was a prominent campaigner and broadcaster based in Hampshire. She championed various causes across the region, including in Southampton and the New Forest.
Tributes have been paid to her following her death. The NSPCC said that her legacy of compassion and determination would continue to shape children's lives for generations to come. Her family paid tribute to 'our sunshine'.
How it is being reported
- Dame Esther Rantzen's local legacy and her campaigns for changeDame Esther Rantzen, Childline founder, championed causes across Hampshire, including Southampton and New Forest.Southern Daily Echo · 1 Oct, 15:26
- NSPCC pays tribute to Childline founder Dame Esther RantzenDame Esther Rantzen's legacy of compassion and determination will continue to shape children’s lives for generations.Southern Daily Echo · 1 Oct, 11:02
- Family pays touching tribute to 'our sunshine' Dame Esther Rantzen after her deathTributes have been paid to broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen after her death at her home in the New Forest, aged 86Southern Daily Echo · 1 Oct, 09:11
- Hampshire broadcaster and Childline founder Dame Esther Rantzen has died aged 86Broadcaster and Childline founder Dame Esther Rantzen has died aged 86 following a lung cancer diagnosis.Romsey Advertiser · 30 Sept, 19:05
- Hampshire broadcaster and Childline founder Dame Esther Rantzen has died aged 86Broadcaster and Childline founder Dame Esther Rantzen has died aged 86 following a lung cancer diagnosis.Basingstoke Gazette · 30 Sept, 19:05
- TV presenter and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen has diedEsther Rantzen, the TV presenter and creator of ChildLine, has died.Southern Daily Echo · 30 Sept, 19:05
In this story: Dame Esther Rantzen · Childline · Hampshire · New Forest · NSPCC
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