Esteemed broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen has disclosed her affiliation with the Dignitas assisted dying clinic in Switzerland, unveiling her connection in the context of her ongoing battle with stage four lung cancer. In a candid interview 83-year-old acknowledged the potential recourse to assisted dying in Zurich should her current medical regimen prove ineffective. Despite contemplating this option, Dame Esther conveyed her hopeful anticipation for a "precious" Christmas, a milestone she had not envisaged reaching. Notably, assisted suicide remains proscribed in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, carrying the weight of severe penalties, including imprisonment for up to 14 years.