Esther Rantzen issues heartbreaking health update as she steps back from major role

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Dame Esther Rantzen has issued a heartbreaking update on her health as she announced she was stepping back as the President of Childline after 37 years at the helm.

Dame Esther was made President of Childline, the counselling service for children and young people that she founded in 1986, when she stood down as a Trustee in 2018.

But now, the 83-year-old has had to step back from the role due to her ongoing health issues, the Mirror reports. Her daughter Rebecca Wilcox will be deputising for her at the charity.

Earlier this year, Dame Esther revealed that she had been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. In a statement, she said has now had to 'reduce her work' because of her health issues. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola addresses 'jealously' over Ellie Leach as she gives reassurance READ MORE: Fans tell Jonnie Irwin he's amazing as he returns to work Dame Esther and Rebecca announced: "Because of Esther’s health issues, she has sadly had to reduce her work as President, but we are both thrilled that Childline and the NSPCC have suggested that her daughter Rebecca should now deputize for her.