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Quentin Willson, the motoring journalist and former Top Gear presenter, has died at the age of 68. He passed away on Saturday following a short battle with lung cancer, surrounded by his family.
Willson was a founding presenter on the BBC's Top Gear, where he co-hosted alongside Jeremy Clarkson. He later fronted Channel 5's Fifth Gear and created shows including Britain's Worst Drivers and The Car's The Star. In 2004, he competed on Strictly Come Dancing, where he holds the show's lowest score in its history.
Consumer Champion and Electric Vehicle Advocate
Beyond television, Willson became known as an avid consumer champion. He championed the GM EV1 and advocated for electric vehicles long before they entered the mainstream. He led campaigns including FairFuel, which helped freeze fuel duty, and FairCharge, which pushed for more affordable electric vehicles.
His family described him as «a true national treasure, Quentin brought the joy of motoring, from combustion to electric, into our living rooms.» They added: «The void he has left can never be filled. His knowledge was not just learned but lived; a library of experience now beyond our reach.» Willson is survived by his wife Michaela, children Mercedes, Max and Mini, and grandchildren Saskia, Xander and Roxana.
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