ICON LOST: Dame Esther Rantzen, British TV Legend, Dies at 86...
DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026
Esther Rantzen, who died at 86, created and presented "That's Life," a groundbreaking consumer-focused show that ran for two decades on British television and won multiple BAFTA awards. Beyond her on-screen career, she founded Childline, a telephone helpline that became a cornerstone of child protection in the UK, answering calls from young people in crisis. Her combination of accessible television journalism and lasting social impact made her one of Britain's most influential broadcasters.