‘I’m not keeping this secret any more because I find it difficult to skulk around hospitals wearing an unconvincing disguise’
Her broad grin, saucy sense of humour and unstinting passion to help others have defined Dame Esther Rantzen as one of the UK’s most influential and respected campaigners.
Which is why the TV presenter and Childline charity founder has been inundated with support from her family, friends and legion of fans after revealing she has been diagnosed