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Willson, a former Top Gear host and motoring advocate, dies at 68 after a short illness, his family says.
Willson helped shape early Top Gear and later fronted Fifth Gear, cementing his role in UK motoring media.
Public tributes describe Willson as a national treasure who brought motoring joy from combustion to electric into homes.

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Quentin Willson, a founding presenter of Top Gear, has died at 68 after a short illness.
The family described him as a 'true national treasure' and a 'consumer champion'.
Willson helped bring car culture to living rooms during the show's early years with Clarkson and others.
He later hosted Fifth Gear on Channel 5 and continued to influence car journalism.
Willson was linked to campaigns supporting EVs and other automotive policies.
His family asked for privacy as funeral arrangements were to be announced later.
Willson reflected on Top Gear's era as a golden age of car programmes.
The article notes Health and Safety changes post-accident in the show’s history.
Willson’s work extended to other programs including Britain’s Worst Drivers and Strictly Come Dancing.
The report includes tributes from Willson’s family and references to his campaigns.

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Quentin Willson dies at 68 after a short battle with lung cancer, family says in tribute.
Willson was a founder figure on Top Gear, helping shape the original show with Clarkson and May.
Tributes describe him as a 'true national treasure' who brought motoring to living rooms.
May paid tribute on social media, calling Willson a mentor during his early TV days.
Willson campaigned for FairFuel and electric vehicles, shaping public policy discourse.
Willson hosted 'Britain's Worst Drivers' and other motoring programs before his death.
Family confirmed funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
Quentin Willson helped bring electric cars into mainstream automotive coverage.
Clarkson, May, Butler-Henderson and May praised Willson's early TV work.
Willson's death prompted widespread condolences from the motor and TV community.
The family highlighted his role in shaping motoring broadcasting over two decades.

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Quentin Willson has died at 68 after a short battle with lung cancer, as confirmed by his family.
Willson helped shape the original Top Gear and later joined Fifth Gear, becoming a recognizable motoring broadcaster.
The family described him as a 'true national treasure' who brought motoring joy to living rooms.
Willson co-founded FairFuelUK, a campaign group advocating for fuel pricing reform.
Beyond broadcasting, Willson authored books and columns and hosted shows like Britain's Worst Driver.
The statement notes Willson’s influence on motoring journalism and policy over decades.
The Mirror highlights his work on campaigns and media role in promoting British automotive history.

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