"The family of Quentin Willson, television presenter and producer, motoring journalist, author, and campaigner, wish to announce that he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday 8th November, following a short battle with lung cancer. He was 68. A true national treasure, Quentin brought the joy of motoring, from combustion to electric, into our living rooms. He helped shape the original Top Gear as one of its first hosts, working alongside Jeremy Clarkson and the team who took the pioneering show global."
"Through his FairFuel campaign, Quentin saved UK consumers a fortune by helping to freeze fuel duty. Over £100 billion in fresh taxation was prevented by the campaign, a real consumer win by a true consumer champion. He also created and presented much-loved programmes such as Britain's Worst Drivers and The Cars the Star. Long before it was fashionable, he championed the GM EV1 and the promise of electric cars, proving he was always ahead of the curve."
"Much-loved husband to Michaela, devoted father to Mercedes, Max and Mini, and cherished grandfather to Saskia, Xander & Roxana. Quentin will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him personally and professionally. While messages of condolence are warmly appreciated, the family asks that their privacy be respected at this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course."
Quentin Willson, aged 68, died peacefully on Saturday 8 November after a short battle with lung cancer. He was a television presenter, producer, motoring journalist, author, and campaigner who helped shape the original Top Gear and later fronted Fifth Gear. He campaigned through FairFuel to freeze fuel duty, preventing over £100 billion in fresh taxation, and later worked on FairCharge to make electric vehicles more affordable. He created programmes such as Britain's Worst Drivers and The Cars the Star, championed the GM EV1 early on, and is survived by his wife Michaela, three children and grandchildren.
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