That's Life! is the British TV magazine show led by Esther Rantzen, a broadcaster and campaigner who helped push assisted-dying debate in the U.K. Esther Rantzen has died at 86, marking the end of an era for the program’s public-interest voice.
Esther Rantzen, the broadcaster behind That's Life! and founder of Childline, has died at 86. Her family tribute highlights a lifetime of campaigning, charitable work, and advocacy for assisted dying. Tributes pour in from politicians and peers as her legacy continues through her charities.
MPs are back in the House of Commons facing the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Supporters argue it offers dying adults a choice with safeguards, while opponents warn of risks to vulnerable people. The government remains neutral. A pivotal vote is expected this Friday, with the outcome likely to hinge on turnout and the Lords’ future role.