Jeremy Clarkson has shared a positive health update as he returns to work following heart surgery. The 64-year-old TV presenter, who had a stent fitted last month after a 'sudden deterioration' in his health, was seen filming for the new season of Clarkson's Farm in Oxfordshire.
Footage published by The Sun shows Clarkson operating a telehandler and watching co-star Kaleb Cooper dig a hole. When approached by fans in a car park, he responded to inquiries about his health by saying: 'I'm fine, thank you.' One fan told the outlet: 'It was great to see him looking so well after what has happened. We asked about how he was feeling after the heart procedure and he said "I'm feeling fine - better than ever".'
Clarkson announced his surgery in a column for the Sunday Times last month. He described experiencing 'clammy' sensations, chest tightness, and pins and needles in his left arm while on holiday. After returning home, he sought medical attention and was taken to hospital by ambulance, where tests ruled out a heart attack. He was later taken to an operating theatre for an 'extremely urgent' procedure, during which a stent was fitted to improve blood flow to his heart.
The former Top Gear host revealed that a doctor told him he may have been just days away from death. He said: 'It seems that of the arteries feeding my heart with nourishing blood, one was completely blocked and the second of three was heading that way.' Since the surgery, Clarkson has described making changes to his diet as 'horrific' but remains in good spirits.
