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Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson has offered his condolences following the death of broadcaster Quentin Willson, who passed away at 68 after a brief fight with lung cancer.

Colleagues James May and Tiff Needell, who both featured on the BBC motoring programme with Willson, have likewise shared their respects.

The television host and automotive journalist passed away "peacefully surrounded by his family" on Saturday November 8, according to a family statement.

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Clarkson offered his tribute through a message on X, writing: "I'm far away so I've only just heard that Quentin Willson has died.

"We had some laughs over the years. Properly funny man."

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