Claire Rayner

Claire Rayner
Born
Claire Berenice Berkovitch (later Chetwynd)

(1931-01-22)22 January 1931
Stepney, London, England
Died11 October 2010(2010-10-11) (aged 79)
Harrow, London, England
EducationCity of London School for Girls
OccupationsJournalist, broadcaster,
novelist, nurse
Years active1949–2010
Spouse
Desmond Rayner
(m. 1957)
ChildrenJay Rayner, Amanda, Adam

Claire Berenice Rayner, OBE (/ˈrnər/; née Berkovitch, later Chetwynd; 22 January 1931 – 11 October 2010) was an English journalist, broadcaster, novelist and nurse, best known for her role for many years as an advice columnist.