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The Latest Breaking News from Dame Esther

Health Secretary’s opposition to assisted dying Bill disappointing, says Rantzen

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has confirmed she will vote for Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

Evening Standard

Amol Rajan left mortified after asking terminally ill Dame Esther Rantzen awkward question on BBC Radio

‘That was probably the worst question I’ve ever asked’ said the host

The Independent UK

Assisted dying petition inspired by Esther Rantzen signed by more than 10,000

The broadcaster previously disclosed that she has signed up for Swiss-based Dignitas

Evening Standard

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Keir Starmer says good case for ending ban on assisted dying

Labour leader says there are ‘grounds for changing the law’, after Esther Rantzen’s plea for new Commons vote

The Independent UK

Cabinet minister Mel Stride wants MPs to look again at legalising assisted dying

Support for fresh look follows Esther Rantzen’s call for new vote, as he reveals joining Dignitas

The Independent UK

Dame Esther Rantzen considering assisted dying if lung cancer doesn't improve as she joins Dignitas

The 83-year-old Childline founder and broadcaster revealed in May she had stage four lung cancer

Evening Standard

Dame Esther Rantzen quits Childline after 37 years amid terminal cancer diagnosis

The presenter revealed she had been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer earlier this year

Evening Standard

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Helpline for the elderly is more important than ever, Dame Esther Rantzen says

The Silver Line is a free, confidential telephone service run by Age UK, providing friendship, chat and support for older people.

The Independent UK

Brave Esther Rantzen 'surrounded by family' in cancer battle, close pal reveals

Dame Esther Rantzen was diagnosed with lung cancer at the start of the year, which had spread into her armpit. It has since deteriorated but pal Angela Rippon says she's remaining upbeat

Daily Mirror

Dame Esther Rantzen shares how long she has left to live after her cancer diagnosis

She gave her first interview since announcing news of her diagnosis

Nottingham Post

Oncologist told Esther Rantzen how long she has left due to cancer

Dame Esther pressed for an answer after discovering she had lung cancer

Liverpool Echo

Dame Esther Rantzen says she's 'not good at regrets' as she issues stage 4 cancer update

The trailblazer became a household name after fronting BBC series That's Life

Manchester Evening News

Dame Esther Rantzen reveals lung cancer diagnosis has moved to stage four

The 82-year-old broadcaster is waiting on a scan to find out her prognosis.

The Independent UK

Dame Esther Rantzen forced to miss The One Show appearance after lung cancer diagnosis

Dame Esther Rantzen missed The One Show's tribute to That's Life due to her battle with lung cancer, as the show reached it's 50th anniversary of it first airing

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Barry Humphries remembered as ‘comic genius’ following death aged 89

Dame Esther Rantzen and Sir Michael Parkinson were among those paying tribute to the late comedian.

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