Goodbye Dame Esther

RIP Esther achieved a lot things for a great many people

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

Mollygo

Dame Esther Rantzen has died.

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

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.

Among her many achievements was the founding of Childline.

RIP Esther

RIP Esther .

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

RIP Esther.

RIP dear lady 💐😿

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.

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

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.

Childline and Silverline an admirable legacy RIP.

RIP Esther

I heard she had booked Dignitas but but too ill to travel in the end

Boomer1947

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.

‘That’s Life’ Unfortunately!
Still, really sorry to hear of her passing. Hope it was peaceful 😞

Boomer1947

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.

Your comments really aren’t appropriate on a condolence thread

Well said grannygravy13.

I haven’t heard anyone, including Esther R describe herself as a “real lady””. She was a strong woman

👋 to you Iam haven’t seen you posting for a while. x

Fare thee well Esther. I'm sorry she wasn't able to have her last wish to choose when she died.
She was clever and funny and leaves a fabulous legacy of good.

A great lady, who achieved so much in her life. RIP Esther.

Boomer1947

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.

This is a condolence thread. They may be your genuine views, but not appropriate given the circumstances.

Boomer1947

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.

No, but on the other hand, a real lady or even just someone with good manners doesn’t say things like that on a condolence thread.

De mortuis nil nisi bonum dicendum est.

Magenta8

De mortuis nil nisi bonum dicendum est.

Otherwise known as . . .
It is socially inappropriate to speak ill of someone who has passed away and cannot defend themselves

She seemed like a good person...I dunno....was there some strange connection with Saville?