The television presenter and motoring journalist died “peacefully surrounded by his family” on Saturday November 8, a statement from his family said. I’m far away so I’ve only just heard that Quentin Willson has died. — Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) November 8, 2025Clarkson paid tribute with a post on X which read: “I’m far away so I’ve only just heard that Quentin Willson has died. Properly funny man.”Former race car driver and presenter on Top Gear and Fifth Gear Needell said: “Oh Quentin how can you leave us so soon. TV presenter and motoring expert Quentin Willson has died aged 68 (Matt Crossick/PA)Ginny Buckley, chief executive of EV advice site Electrifying.com, also paid tribute, and described Willson as a “true national treasure”.

Source: The Times November 08, 2025 21:51 UTC