Esther Rantzen has died

Oct 3, 2026

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Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86. 08 Sep 2026 Pictured: Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 photo at the 10TH TESCO MUM OF THE YEAR 2015 AWARDS at The Savoy Hotel London 1 March 2015. Copyright: xThexMegaxAgencyxMEGAx
Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86. 08 Sep 2026 Pictured: Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 photo at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 20th May 2013. Copyright: xThexMegaxAgencyxMEGAx
Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86. 08 Sep 2026 Pictured: Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 photo at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 20th May 2013. Copyright: xThexMegaxAgencyxMEGAx
Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86. 08 Sep 2026 Pictured: Esther Rantzen at the Women of the Year Lunch & Awards, London, UK - 15 Oct 2018. Copyright: xThexMegaxAgencyxMEGAx
File Image 30th September 2026 It was announced today that British broadcasting icon Esther Rantzen has passed away. London UK 18th May 2015 RHS Chelsea Flower Show press day. Dame Esther Rantzen in the Breast Cancer Haven Garden
. 22 04 2026. London, United Kingdom. Assisted Dying Campaign Demonstration. Dame Esther Rantzen s daughter, Rebecca Wilcox, joins demonstration supporting the Assisted Dying Bill on Parliament Square, London. xMartynxWheatleyx xi-Imagesx IIM-26724-0012
Esther Rantzen Esther Rantzen is seen leaving BBC Radio2 in London., London, United Kingdom Duval WENN.com 20945535.jpg
Esther Rantzen at the ITV studios London, England - 09.10.12, London, United Kingdom WENN 4118710.jpg
Esther Rantzen Costa Book Awards 2012 London, England - 24.01.12, London, United Kingdom WENN 3698466.jpg
Esther Rantzen The NSPCC Childline Dinner, held at the Savoy Hotel London, England - 21.10.10, London, United Kingdom WENN 3059996.jpg
Fiona Bruce and Esther Rantzen The NSPCC Childline Dinner, held at the Savoy Hotel London, England - 21.10.10, London, United Kingdom WENN 3059994.jpg
Ron Moody and Esther Rantzen Ron Moody attends a book signing for his new book A Still Untitled (Not Quite) Autobiography at Daunt Books London, England - 27.09.10, London, United Kingdom WENN 3024213.jpg
Esther Rantzen, Andrew Sachs and Ron Moody Ron Moody attends a book signing for his new book A Still Untitled (Not Quite) Autobiography at Daunt Books London, England - 27.09.10, London, United Kingdom WENN 3024202.jpg
Esther Rantzen Childline Rocks at the O2 Indigo - Photocall London, England - 01.06.09, London, United Kingdom WENN 2440517.jpg
Esther Rantzen and Bob Harris Childline Rocks at the O2 Indigo - Photocall London, England - 01.06.09, London, United Kingdom WENN.com 2440193.jpg
Esther Rantzen ePolitix Charity Champions Awards held at The Atrium London, England - 10.12.08, London, United Kingdom Stephanie Methven WENN 2212557.jpg
Tony Hadley, Ester Rantzen, Olivia Colman, Iain Duncan Smith, Saira Kahns and James Fox Centre For Social Justice Awards 2008 inside at the The Great Hall at JP Morgan. London, England - 16.07.08, London, United Kingdom Gabor Scott WENN 1979442.jpg
Esther Rantzen and Wendi Peters Childline Italian Ball at The Dorchester London, England - 16.09.06, London, United Kingdom Vince Maher WENN 846465.jpg
I m A Celebrity Childline Ball DAVID VAN DAY, CHRISTOPHER BIGGINS, ESTHER RANTZEN & JOE SWASH I m A Celebrity Childline Ball held at the Park Lane Hotel, London, England. October 21st 2009 half length white floral print pleated pleats grey gray dress kissing kiss pouting cheek pearl necklace funny profile black suit jacket white shirt CAP CAN Can Nguyen London UK Great Britain Copyright: xCanxNguyen CapitalxPicturesx
Esther Rantzen in the Childline offices in London pic David Sandison 26 3 2002 Copyright: xDavidxSandisonx DMGTCHPDPICT000408484097
Esther Rantzen in the Childline offices in London pic David Sandison 26 3 2002 Copyright: xDavidxSandisonx DMGTCHPDPICT000349218307
Esther Rantzen at the Chelsea Flower Show press day in London - 21 May 2012 FAM45060 Copyright: x FAMOUSx 48063173
Childline Ball1199.JPG.London, UK. 21st October 2009.Esther Rantzen .Im A Celebrity Childline Ball; Park Lane Hote.Photo by Keith Mayhew-LMK-PHOTOlink. London UK EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx KeithxMayhew-LMK-PHOTOlink.nex phlphotos267352
David Frost Summer Party 2009 Esther Rantzen at the David Frost Summer Party 2009 at Carlyle Square on July 2, 2009 in London. Picture by Can Nguyen Esther Rantzen Esther Rantzen, Credit:Can Nguyen Avalon 0542308482
BROADCASTER, DESMOND WILCOX WITH HIS WIFE ESTHER RANTZEN BROADCASTER, DESMOND WILCOX WITH HIS WIFE ESTHER RANTZEN, Credit:Alex Woods PNS Avalon Copyright: xAlexxWoods PNSx xAvalonx 0688884358
BT Childline Services to Children Awards Broadcaster and Childline founder Esther Rantzen and HRH The Countess of Wessex attend the BT Childline Services to Children Awards 2004 at the BT Tower in London. - Date: 10.12.2004., Credit:uppa.co.uk Avalon United Kingdom Copyright: xuppa.co.ukx xAvalonx 0559537131
Esther Rantzen arrive for the press night of Cirque Du Soleil s 20th Anniversary of Dralion held at The Royal Albert Hall, London on January 6, 2005 Stuart Wilson Retna UK Credit all uses Esther Rantzen arrive for the press night of Cirque Du Soleil s 20th Anniversary of Dralion held at The Royal Albert Hall, London on January 6, 2005 Stuart Wilson Retna UK Credit all uses, Credit: Stuart Wilson Retna UK Avalon Copyright: x xStuartxWilsonx xRetnaxUKx xAvalonx 0536808625
NORTH AMERICA-CANADA SALES ONLY London, England 3-29-2005 Esther Rantzen (ChildLine founder), unveils vase designed by royalty to be auctioned for charity at Waterford Wedgwood Store. Digital Photo By Ali Kadinsky-LMK-PHOTOlink.org www.photolink.org 1-800-674-8706 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx AlixKadinsky-PHOTOlinkx phlphotos020229
NORTH AMERICA-CANADA SALES ONLY London, England 3-29-2005 Esther Rantzen (ChildLine founder), unveils vase designed by royalty to be auctioned for charity at Waterford Wedgwood Store. Digital Photo By Ali Kadinsky-LMK-PHOTOlink.org www.photolink.org 1-800-674-8706 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx AlixKadinsky-PHOTOlinkx phlphotos020227
Anti-Bullying Week Esther Rantzen, President of ABA and Childline, attends the launch of Anti-Bullying Week at Central Hall in Westminster, London. Date: 21.11.2005, Credit:Photoshot Avalon United Kingdom, London Copyright: xPhotoshotx xAvalonx 0505517309
Left to Right: ESTHER RANTZEN, OBE British TV Presenter and Producer Founder of Childline : HILLARY CLINTON American Lawyer Wife of President Bill Clinton: CHERIE BLAIR QC Barrister Wife of Rt Hon Tony Blair MP, Prime Minister Attending Child Left to Right: ESTHER RANTZEN, OBE British TV Presenter and Producer Founder of Childline : HILLARY CLINTON American Lawyer Wife of President Bill Clinton: CHERIE BLAIR QC Barrister Wife of Rt Hon Tony Blair MP, Prime Minister Attending Childline s Hearing Children s Voices conference. COMPULSORY CREDIT: UPPA Photoshot Photo UDW 016136 G-22 13.05.1999, Credit: uppa.co.uk Avalon United Kingdom Copyright: x xuppa.co.ukx xAvalonx 0503546330
Left to Right: CHERIE BOOTH QC Assistant Recorder Wife of Rt Hon Tony Blair MP ROSIE BOYCOTT Editor, The Express Newspaper ESTHER RANTZEN British TV Presenter and Producer Founder of Childline and Rt Hon JACK STRAW MP Labour MP for Blackburn Left to Right: CHERIE BOOTH QC Assistant Recorder Wife of Rt Hon Tony Blair MP ROSIE BOYCOTT Editor, The Express Newspaper ESTHER RANTZEN British TV Presenter and Producer Founder of Childline and Rt Hon JACK STRAW MP Labour MP for Blackburn Home Secretary Attending Childline s Hearing Children s Voices Conference COMPULSORY CREDIT: UPPA Photoshot Photo UDW 016136 F-08 13.05.1999, Credit: uppa.co.uk Avalon United Kingdom Copyright: x xuppa.co.ukx xAvalonx 0503546206
Left to Right: HILLARY CLINTON American Lawyer Wife of President Bill Clinton: CHERIE BLAIR QC, Wife of Rt Hon Tony Blair MP, Prime Minister of Britain: ESTHER RANTZEN British TV Presenter and Producer Founder of Childline Attending Childline Left to Right: HILLARY CLINTON American Lawyer Wife of President Bill Clinton: CHERIE BLAIR QC, Wife of Rt Hon Tony Blair MP, Prime Minister of Britain: ESTHER RANTZEN British TV Presenter and Producer Founder of Childline Attending Childline s Hearing Children s Voices conference COMPULSORY CREDIT: UPPA Photoshot Photo UDW 016136 M-14 13.05.1999, Credit: uppa.co.uk Avalon United Kingdom Copyright: x xuppa.co.ukx xAvalonx 0503546204
ESTHER RANTZEN TV Presenter. Born Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. With Right) MIKE SMITH. TV and Radio Presenter. Born Hornchurch, Essex. (Both Presenters of the BBC TV series Hearts of Gold ) COMPULSORY CREDIT: UPPA Photoshot Photo URK 005063 A-27a ESTHER RANTZEN TV Presenter. Born Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. With Right) MIKE SMITH. TV and Radio Presenter. Born Hornchurch, Essex. (Both Presenters of the BBC TV series Hearts of Gold ) COMPULSORY CREDIT: UPPA Photoshot Photo URK 005063 A-27a 25.11.1992, Credit:Photoshot Avalon United Kingdom Copyright: xPhotoshotx xAvalonx 0503263840
Cartoon Network donates to Childline Childline Chair ESTHER RANTZEN was dancing for joy today with SCOOBY-DOO after children s channel Cartoon Network made a Å?5000 donation to her charity, London, UK. Date:17.03.2005, Credit:Photoshot Avalon United Kingdom, London Copyright: xPhotoshotx xAvalonx 0503209904
Cartoon Network donates to Childline Childline Chair ESTHER RANTZEN was dancing for joy today with SCOOBY-DOO after children s channel Cartoon Network made a Å?5000 donation to her charity, London, UK. Date:17.03.2005, Credit:Photoshot Avalon United Kingdom, London Copyright: xPhotoshotx xAvalonx 0503209895
Chelsea Flower Show 2004 TV presenter Esther Rantzen attending the 2004 Chelsea Flower Show at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. Date: 24.05.2004., Credit:Photoshot Avalon United Kingdom Copyright: xPhotoshotx xAvalonx 0502729287
ESTHER RANTZEN, OBE TV Producer & Presenter COMPULSORY CREDIT: UPPA Photoshot Photo UIW 007783 B-11a 23.05.1994 At the Chelsea Flower Show 1994 ESTHER RANTZEN, OBE TV Producer & Presenter COMPULSORY CREDIT: Starstock Photoshot Photo UIW 007783 B-11a 23.05.1994 At the Chelsea Flower Show 1994, Credit:Photoshot Avalon United Kingdom Copyright: xPhotoshotx xAvalonx 0502499123
Esther Rantzen Television Presenter British Academy Television Awards Grosvenor House Hotel, London, England 07 May 2006 Esther Rantzen Television Presenter British Academy Television Awards Grosvenor House Hotel, London, England 07 May 2006 Copyright: AllstarxMaryxEvansxTimxMatthews 12998455
Esther Rantzen Tv Presenter 2009 British Academy Television Awards, London Royal Festival Hall, London, England 26 April 2009 Am 26.04.2009 Bei Der Ankunft Zu Den British Academy Television Awards, Royal Festival Hall, London Arriving For The 2009 British Academy Television Awards Esther Rantzen Tv Presenter 2009 British Academy Television Awards, London Royal Festival Hall, London, England 26 April 2009 Am 26.04.2009 Bei Der Ankunft Zu Den British Academy Television Awards, Royal Festival Hall, London Arriving For The 2009 British Academy Television Awards Copyright: MaryxEvansxAllstarxStewartxKendall 12709078
Esther Rantzen Television: That S Life (1980) 04 January 1981 Copyright: MaryxEvansxAFxArchivexBbc 12478059 editorial use only
Esther Rantzen TV Presenter Cirque Du Soleil s Kooza. Opening Night London, England, UK 08 January 2013 Copyright: MaryEvansxAllstarxGrahamxWhitbyxBoot 12284798
. 05 07 2019. Dover, United Kingdom. Esther Rantzen at the naming of Saga s new cruise ship Spirit of Discovery in Dover, United Kingdom. xStephenxLockx xi-Imagesx IIM-19879-0105
English journalist and television presenter Dame Esther Rantzen attends the Cirque du Soleil Premiere of TOTEM at the Royal Albert Hall in London. JANUARY 16th 2019 TSTx19178
Women of the Year Lunch & Awards 2018 London, UK. Esther Rantzen at Women of the Year Lunch & Awards at the InterContinental Hotel, Park Lane, London, on Monday 15 October 2018 LMK73-J2778-161018
The King and I Gala Night London, UK. Dame Esther Rantzen at the Press Night for The King and I at the London Palladium, London England, Tuesday 3rd July 2018 LMK386-J2255-040718
. 08 12 2017. Blackpool, United Kingdom. The Duchess of Cornwall visits the offices of The Silver Line, a free confidential helpline for elderly people in Blackpool, United Kingdom. With Dame Esther Rantzen (right) xROTAx xi-Imagesx IIM-16543-0014
. 13 07 2017. London, United Kingdom. Duchess of Cornwall 70th birthday. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales talking with Darcey Bussell and Esther Rantzen at a reception to mark The Duchess of Cornwall s 70th birthday at Clarence House on July 13, 2017 in London, England. xi-Imagesx xPoolx IIM-15570-0005
. 13 07 2017. London, United Kingdom. Duchess of Cornwall 70th birthday. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall talking to Esther Rantzen and Gyles Brandreth at a reception to mark her 70th birthday at Clarence House on July 13, 2017 in London, England. xi-Imagesx xPoolx IIM-15570-0004
January 12, 2017 - London, UK - London, UK, Esther Rantzen, Cirque du Soleil Amaluna - opening night, London UK - ZUMAl94_ 20170112_zaf_l94_094

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Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86. 08 Sep 2026 Pictured: Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 photo at the 10TH TESCO MUM OF THE YEAR 2015 AWARDS at The Savoy Hotel London 1 March 2015. Copyright: xThexMegaxAgencyxMEGAx

Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86. 08 Sep 2026 Pictured: Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 photo at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 20th May 2013. Copyright: xThexMegaxAgencyxMEGAx

Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86. 08 Sep 2026 Pictured: Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 photo at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 20th May 2013. Copyright: xThexMegaxAgencyxMEGAx

Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86. 08 Sep 2026 Pictured: Esther Rantzen at the Women of the Year Lunch & Awards, London, UK - 15 Oct 2018. Copyright: xThexMegaxAgencyxMEGAx

File Image 30th September 2026 It was announced today that British broadcasting icon Esther Rantzen has passed away. London UK 18th May 2015 RHS Chelsea Flower Show press day. Dame Esther Rantzen in the Breast Cancer Haven Garden

. 22 04 2026. London, United Kingdom. Assisted Dying Campaign Demonstration. Dame Esther Rantzen s daughter, Rebecca Wilcox, joins demonstration supporting the Assisted Dying Bill on Parliament Square, London. xMartynxWheatleyx xi-Imagesx IIM-26724-0012

Esther Rantzen Esther Rantzen is seen leaving BBC Radio2 in London., London, United Kingdom Duval WENN.com 20945535.jpg

Esther Rantzen at the ITV studios London, England - 09.10.12, London, United Kingdom WENN 4118710.jpg

Esther Rantzen Costa Book Awards 2012 London, England - 24.01.12, London, United Kingdom WENN 3698466.jpg

Esther Rantzen The NSPCC Childline Dinner, held at the Savoy Hotel London, England - 21.10.10, London, United Kingdom WENN 3059996.jpg

Fiona Bruce and Esther Rantzen The NSPCC Childline Dinner, held at the Savoy Hotel London, England - 21.10.10, London, United Kingdom WENN 3059994.jpg

Ron Moody and Esther Rantzen Ron Moody attends a book signing for his new book A Still Untitled (Not Quite) Autobiography at Daunt Books London, England - 27.09.10, London, United Kingdom WENN 3024213.jpg

Esther Rantzen, Andrew Sachs and Ron Moody Ron Moody attends a book signing for his new book A Still Untitled (Not Quite) Autobiography at Daunt Books London, England - 27.09.10, London, United Kingdom WENN 3024202.jpg

Esther Rantzen Childline Rocks at the O2 Indigo - Photocall London, England - 01.06.09, London, United Kingdom WENN 2440517.jpg

Esther Rantzen and Bob Harris Childline Rocks at the O2 Indigo - Photocall London, England - 01.06.09, London, United Kingdom WENN.com 2440193.jpg

Esther Rantzen ePolitix Charity Champions Awards held at The Atrium London, England - 10.12.08, London, United Kingdom Stephanie Methven WENN 2212557.jpg

Tony Hadley, Ester Rantzen, Olivia Colman, Iain Duncan Smith, Saira Kahns and James Fox Centre For Social Justice Awards 2008 inside at the The Great Hall at JP Morgan. London, England - 16.07.08, London, United Kingdom Gabor Scott WENN 1979442.jpg

Esther Rantzen and Wendi Peters Childline Italian Ball at The Dorchester London, England - 16.09.06, London, United Kingdom Vince Maher WENN 846465.jpg

Esther Rantzen in the Childline offices in London pic David Sandison 26 3 2002 Copyright: xDavidxSandisonx DMGTCHPDPICT000408484097

Esther Rantzen in the Childline offices in London pic David Sandison 26 3 2002 Copyright: xDavidxSandisonx DMGTCHPDPICT000349218307

Esther Rantzen at the Chelsea Flower Show press day in London - 21 May 2012 FAM45060 Copyright: x FAMOUSx 48063173

Childline Ball1199.JPG.London, UK. 21st October 2009.Esther Rantzen .Im A Celebrity Childline Ball; Park Lane Hote.Photo by Keith Mayhew-LMK-PHOTOlink. London UK EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx KeithxMayhew-LMK-PHOTOlink.nex phlphotos267352

David Frost Summer Party 2009 Esther Rantzen at the David Frost Summer Party 2009 at Carlyle Square on July 2, 2009 in London. Picture by Can Nguyen Esther Rantzen Esther Rantzen, Credit:Can Nguyen Avalon 0542308482

BROADCASTER, DESMOND WILCOX WITH HIS WIFE ESTHER RANTZEN BROADCASTER, DESMOND WILCOX WITH HIS WIFE ESTHER RANTZEN, Credit:Alex Woods PNS Avalon Copyright: xAlexxWoods PNSx xAvalonx 0688884358

Anti-Bullying Week Esther Rantzen, President of ABA and Childline, attends the launch of Anti-Bullying Week at Central Hall in Westminster, London. Date: 21.11.2005, Credit:Photoshot Avalon United Kingdom, London Copyright: xPhotoshotx xAvalonx 0505517309

Chelsea Flower Show 2004 TV presenter Esther Rantzen attending the 2004 Chelsea Flower Show at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. Date: 24.05.2004., Credit:Photoshot Avalon United Kingdom Copyright: xPhotoshotx xAvalonx 0502729287

Esther Rantzen Television Presenter British Academy Television Awards Grosvenor House Hotel, London, England 07 May 2006 Esther Rantzen Television Presenter British Academy Television Awards Grosvenor House Hotel, London, England 07 May 2006 Copyright: AllstarxMaryxEvansxTimxMatthews 12998455

Esther Rantzen Television: That S Life (1980) 04 January 1981 Copyright: MaryxEvansxAFxArchivexBbc 12478059 editorial use only

Esther Rantzen TV Presenter Cirque Du Soleil s Kooza. Opening Night London, England, UK 08 January 2013 Copyright: MaryEvansxAllstarxGrahamxWhitbyxBoot 12284798

. 05 07 2019. Dover, United Kingdom. Esther Rantzen at the naming of Saga s new cruise ship Spirit of Discovery in Dover, United Kingdom. xStephenxLockx xi-Imagesx IIM-19879-0105

English journalist and television presenter Dame Esther Rantzen attends the Cirque du Soleil Premiere of TOTEM at the Royal Albert Hall in London. JANUARY 16th 2019 TSTx19178

Women of the Year Lunch & Awards 2018 London, UK. Esther Rantzen at Women of the Year Lunch & Awards at the InterContinental Hotel, Park Lane, London, on Monday 15 October 2018 LMK73-J2778-161018

The King and I Gala Night London, UK. Dame Esther Rantzen at the Press Night for The King and I at the London Palladium, London England, Tuesday 3rd July 2018 LMK386-J2255-040718

. 08 12 2017. Blackpool, United Kingdom. The Duchess of Cornwall visits the offices of The Silver Line, a free confidential helpline for elderly people in Blackpool, United Kingdom. With Dame Esther Rantzen (right) xROTAx xi-Imagesx IIM-16543-0014

. 13 07 2017. London, United Kingdom. Duchess of Cornwall 70th birthday. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall talking to Esther Rantzen and Gyles Brandreth at a reception to mark her 70th birthday at Clarence House on July 13, 2017 in London, England. xi-Imagesx xPoolx IIM-15570-0004

January 12, 2017 - London, UK - London, UK, Esther Rantzen, Cirque du Soleil Amaluna - opening night, London UK - ZUMAl94_ 20170112_zaf_l94_094