Dame Esther Rantzen reveals she has been diagnosed with lung cancer

The 82-year-old broadcaster, That’s Life! presenter and founder of ChildLine says she remains ‘optimistic’

Dame Esther Rantzen has said she is remaining “optimistic” after revealing she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.

The 82-year-old broadcaster, longtime activist and founder of charities ChildLine and The Silver Line, confirmed the news on Sunday.