Esther Rantzen: one of the UK’s boldest, bravest ever campaigners – right to the very end

<p>When she got serious, she got very serious. The TV host boosted organ donations, closed down a school for abuse, founded two revolutionary helplines – and put assisted dying on the agenda for years to come</p><p>• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/sep/30/