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World of comedy pays tribute to ‘inimitable gag-cannon’ Barry Cryer

Dame Esther Rantzen has joined the world of comedy in paying tribute to Barry Cryer following his death aged 86. Cryer’s family said in a statement that he had died “peacefully, in good spirits and with his family around him”. Rantzen, who first ...

27 Jan 2022 at 13:25

Barry Cryer’s family pay tribute to ‘brilliant and mischievous’ comedy veteran

The family of Barry Cryer have paid tribute to the veteran comedy writer and performer following his death at the age of 86, recalling his “gift for friendship and a genius for putting people at their ease”. Cryer “died peacefully, in good ...

27 Jan 2022 at 12:55

Concerns raised for elderly if no falls cover provided during ambulance strikes

Concerns have been raised that elderly people “may well die” if there is no cover for trips and falls during ambulance strikes. Health Secretary Steve Barclay said there was “still a question” over whether ambulance services would cover ...

07 Dec 2022 at 17:10

‘Strictly has lost its leading man’ – Tributes flood in for Len Goodman

Fellow stars remember Strictly’s ‘charming and funny’ Len Goodman

Tributes have come pouring in for Len Goodman, who has been described as the “leading man” of Strictly Come Dancing and “always a gentleman” by the show’s stars. John Barrowman, Donny Osmond and Zoe Ball were among those to remember ...

24 Apr 2023 at 20:23

Dame Esther Rantzen reveals lung cancer diagnosis has moved to stage four

Dame Esther Rantzen has revealed that her lung cancer has progressed to stage four. The 82-year-old broadcaster, known for presenting BBC series That’s Life! and founding charities such as Childline, confirmed in January that her ...

26 May 2023 at 09:46

Starmer ‘pleased’ to keep promise to Esther Rantzen on assisted dying vote

Sir Keir Starmer said he is pleased he could keep his vow to Dame Esther Rantzen to make time for a debate and vote on assisted dying as a Bill is set to come before Parliament this month. The broadcaster, who is terminally ill ...

04 Oct 2024 at 16:07

Health Secretary’s opposition to assisted dying Bill disappointing, says Rantzen

Dame Esther Rantzen said she is “deeply disappointed” after the Health Secretary said he will vote against a bid to legalise assisted dying, as another Cabinet minister revealed she will support the Bill. Wes Streeting is ...

24 Oct 2024 at 13:46

Streeting did not intend to ‘wade into’ assisted dying debate

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said he did not intend to “wade into the debate” after he told Labour MPs he planned to vote against legalising assisted dying. The Government is officially neutral on the Bill and MPs ...

29 Oct 2024 at 11:18

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Dame Esther Rantzen faces stage four lung cancer: key facts about the disease

Dame Esther Rantzen has revealed that her lung cancer has progressed to stage four, after previously announcing in January that she had been diagnosed with the disease. The Childline founder and broadcaster told The ...

31 May 2023 at 16:29

Streeting asks officials to analyse costs around law change on assisted dying

The Health Secretary has ordered the Department of Health to analyse the costs of implementing any change in the law on assisted dying. The Cabinet minister – who plans to vote against the assisted dying Bill when ...

13 Nov 2024 at 17:00

Champion paralympic medallist urges MPs to reconsider assisted dying support

A Paralympic champion has pleaded with MPs to reject proposed legislation on assisted dying, backing a report that calls the move a slippery slope. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, an 11-time gold medallist, warned ...

17 Nov 2024 at 12:08

Dame Esther Rantzen says she was ‘attacked for everything’ as a TV presenter

Dame Esther Rantzen has said she was “attacked for everything” when she presented on television. Best known for hosting That’s Life!, the 83-year-old journalist and broadcaster, said the criticism she received ...

02 Feb 2024 at 18:44

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