Rantzen felt 'deprived of choice' over her own death
Summary
Dame Esther Rantzen, a well-known broadcaster and campaigner, died at her home in Hampshire at age 86 after being diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Before her death, she expressed regret about not having the legal option for assisted dying in the UK, a topic she actively supported.Key Facts
- Dame Esther Rantzen died on 30 September at her home in Bramshaw, New Forest.
- She was 86 years old and had stage four lung cancer.
- Rantzen was a broadcaster who presented the show That's Life! for 21 years.
- She founded Childline in 1986 and later The Silver Line, a helpline for older people.
- She supported legalising assisted dying but the UK Parliament voted against it in September.
- In a note, she said she was "deprived of any choice over my own death" due to current laws.
- She was too frail to travel to Switzerland for assisted dying, where it is legal.
- Her family held a private funeral and plans a larger memorial service later.
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