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Goodbye Dame Esther

(63 Posts)
Jaxjacky Wed 30-Sept-26 19:45:25

Childline and Silverline an admirable legacy RIP.

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Wed 30-Sept-26 19:43:20

I still smile remembering the ‘sausage dog’ on That’s Life. A programme that ticked so many boxes in the 80’s.
RIP Esther Ranzen.

Condolences to your family and I hope your passing was peaceful and pain free, especially as at one time Dignitas was mooted as an option.

merlotgran Wed 30-Sept-26 19:40:01

A long broadcasting career with many achievements.
RIP Esther Rantzen.

Boomer1947 Wed 30-Sept-26 19:38:48

Are we to just gloss over the hurt and distress she and Desmond Wilcox caused to his first wife.? A real lady does not climb into bed with another woman's husband.

GrannyGravy13 Wed 30-Sept-26 19:25:48

RIP dear lady 💐😿

Calendargirl Wed 30-Sept-26 19:22:52

‘That’s Life’ was a tv highlight of the week.

RIP Esther.

Smileless2012 Wed 30-Sept-26 19:22:17

RIP Esther flowers.

Magenta8 Wed 30-Sept-26 19:15:38

Among her many achievements was the founding of Childline.

RIP Estherthanks

GrandmaKT Wed 30-Sept-26 19:14:40

She did a lot of good and seemed a great character. So sad that she didn't live to see an assisted dying law brought in.

Fallingstar Wed 30-Sept-26 19:11:32

Mollygo

Dame Esther Rantzen has died.

RIP Esther.
You did good girl.
And you will be missed.
Thoughts are with the family and friends. 🙏🏾💐

Harris27 Wed 30-Sept-26 19:09:48

Good bless her she has suffered but what a lovely intelligent funny lady she was in her time. Rest in peace.

Cossy Wed 30-Sept-26 19:09:16

RIP Esther achieved a lot things for a great many people thanks

Mollygo Wed 30-Sept-26 19:03:27

Dame Esther Rantzen has died.