Esther Rantzen, Childline Founder and TV Presenter, Dies at 86

Dame Esther Rantzen, the beloved British television presenter and founder of the iconic children's helpline Childline, has passed away at the age of 86. Rantzen, known for her long-running BBC show "That's Life!" which she hosted for two decades, was a prominent public figure and a passionate advocate for various causes.

Her children confirmed her death, stating she was an "inspirational individual" and the "light of our lives." In recent years, Rantzen had also become a vocal campaigner for assisted dying. Her passing marks the end of an era for British broadcasting and a significant loss for the charities she championed.