US EditionFormer Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson dies
Quentin Willson, known for Top Gear and Fifth Gear, campaigned for lower fuel duty and affordable electric vehicles, dying after a brief illness from lung cancer.
- Former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson has died aged 68 after a short illness diagnosed as lung cancer.
- Willson was described as a 'true national treasure' and 'true consumer champion' who championed electric vehicles.
- Presenter James May paid tribute to his former Top Gear colleague, calling Willson 'a great bloke' who gave him advice and encouragement.
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Quentin Willson, a British motoring journalist and presenter of Top Gear and Fifth Gear, has died at the age of 68. He succumbed to lung cancer, according to a family statement. Willson was one of the most famous motoring journalists in the UK, alongside Jeremy Clarkson.
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Former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson dies aged 68
The motoring journalist died ‘peacefully surrounded by his family’.
Motoring icon, Quentin Willson, dies at 68
The world of motoring journalism is mourning the loss of one of its most influential voices, Quentin Willson, who died on Saturday, November 8, at the age of 68. Willson, best known for his long-running role as the Top Gear used car expert and as the founder of the FairCharge campaign, passed away after a short battle with lung cancer. His family released a statement via Sky News… Source
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