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Campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86

Broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen has died at the age of 86, her family said in a statement, as they paid tribute to the "most wonderful mother" and "cherished grandmother" who will be remembered for her "endless capacity for joy".

Campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86

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Broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen has died at the age of 86, her family said in a statement, as they paid tribute to the "most wonderful mother" and "cherished grandmother" who will be...

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Broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen has died at the age of 86, her family said in a statement, as they paid tribute to the "most wonderful mother" and "cherished grandmother" who will be remembered for her "endless capacity for joy".

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Broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen has died at the age of 86, her family said in a statement, as they paid tribute to the "most wonderful mother" and "cherished grandmother" who will be remembered for her "endless capacity for joy".

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