Tributes paid to 'inspirational' presenter and campaigner Esther Rantzen

"She inspired people, she energised people, she persuaded people."

— Shaun Friel , Executive

"Dame Esther Rantzen had changed countless lives."

— Andy Burnham , Politician

"Her warmth, spirit and fight for justice and action that we saw on our screens continued long after the programme ended."

— Matt Brittin , Executive

"Dame Esther was an inspiration and a pioneer whose impact and memory will long continue to shine."

— Martin Lewis , Celebrity

"Dame Esther had gone to exceptional lengths to ensure children and young people across the UK had somewhere to turn."

— Chris Sherwood , Activist

"Dame Esther was a wonderful mix of strength and feistiness, but also really deep compassion and kindness."

— Kim Leadbeater , Politician

"She was an extraordinary, compassionate woman, a passionate woman, and she brought about such change in our world."

— Jan Royall , Politician