Former Top Gear presenter Quentin Wilson has died on the age of 68 after a brief sickness.
Wilson was a co-host on the BBC motoring present between 1991 and 2001 – working alongside the likes of Jeremy Clarkson – earlier than presenting Fifth Gear on Channel 5.
He later labored as a campaigner, main the FairFuel group demanding decrease gas tariffs and changing into an early supporter of electrical autos (EVs).
The Leicester-born father of three was described as a “true national treasure” and “true consumer champion” in an announcement by his household, who stated he had been identified with lung most cancers and died on Saturday.
He stated, “Quentin brought the joy of motoring from combustion to electric into our living room.”
“The void he left can never be filled. His knowledge was not just learned but lived; the library of experience now beyond our reach…
“Quentin can be vastly missed by his household, associates and all who knew him personally and professionally.”
The family statement also highlighted his support of General Motors' EV1 electric car in the 1990s, saying it proved he was “at all times forward of the curve”.
“Recently he has worked tirelessly to make EVs affordable for all,” he added.
On Top Gear, Wilson was known for his sarcastic delivery and scathing reviews.
He also presented The Cars Star for the BBC, The Classic Car Show on Channel 5 and worked as a motoring journalist.
Wilson appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2004, where her total of eight points for a routine is still the lowest score given by the judges on the show.
But Speaking to the Independent three years later, Wilson stated he was “very proud” of recording the score.
He said of his Cha Cha Cha, “The builders ran as much as me to shake my hand as a result of I failed miserably. I attempted, however I used to be dancing as quick as a JCB.”
Presenter James May, who appeared with Wilson on Top Gear in the 1990s, paid tribute to his former colleague, calling him a “nice man”.
He wrote on
With inputs from BBC