Heartbreaking news as Dame Esther Rantzen, renowned broadcaster and activist, battles terminal lung cancer. Her daughter reveals that her mother is no longer responding to treatment and they face the agonising possibility of seeking assisted dying at Dignitas.
Dame Esther Rantzen , the beloved broadcaster and activist, is facing a heartbreaking battle with terminal lung cancer . After discovering a lump in December 2022, a biopsy revealed a stage four diagnosis. Despite her illness, the 84-year-old has remained outspoken about the Assisted Dying Bill, currently under debate in Parliament, which aims to grant terminally ill individuals the right to end their lives.
While the bill's implementation could take several years due to ongoing safeguards, Dame Esther has also expressed her conscience regarding assisted dying at Dignitas in Switzerland, acknowledging the legal risks it poses to her loved ones. \Recently, Dame Esther's daughter, Rebecca Wilcox, shared a somber update on her mother's condition. Initial treatments that offered hope have unfortunately proven ineffective. Rebecca revealed, with visible sadness, that her mother is no longer responding to medication. She has previously spoken candidly about the devastating prospect of facing prosecution for accompanying her mother to Dignitas. Sharing her mother's poignant words, Rebecca recounted how Dame Esther, who lost her mother, husband, and dog within a short period, described the dog's death as the most peaceful of the three. \Rebecca expressed her hope that the trip to Dignitas wouldn't be necessary soon, while acknowledging the legal complexities. She courageously stated that she couldn't guarantee she would accompany her mother, given the potential prosecution she could face, a thought that weighs heavily on her. However, she added with unwavering love, that she wouldn't leave her mother to face this alone. Last December, Dame Esther's close friend, Angela Rippon, shared heartwarming insights into her friend's strength. She revealed that Dame Esther felt a sense of 'relief' when Parliament initially backed the assisted dying bill. It was a momentous occasion as the proposed law, offering terminally ill individuals less than six months to live the choice to end their lives, garnered 330 votes in favor and 275 against
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