Jeremy Clarkson opened up about his cancer diagnosis in Clarkson's Farm season five, sharing details of his prostate operation.09:42, 17 Jun 2026Clarkson's Farm star Jeremy Clarkson revealed he was battling prostate cancer.‌Popular Prime Video programme Clarkson's Farm made a comeback with the concluding two instalments of series five, and the show adopted a sombre tone.‌With Jeremy Clarkson having previously informed audiences about his earlier heart scare, he delivered another heartbreaking health announcement in episode seven.‌Following a private conversation with Charlie Ireland and Kaleb Cooper, he revealed he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, leaving his colleagues utterly shaken.During the closing moments of the final instalment, he appeared from his hospital bed, disclosing that his operation had "gone awry" and expressing uncertainty about what lay ahead.Audiences have been curious to learn the presenter's age as his frank acknowledgement of his own mortality came into focus.‌Jeremy Clarkson was born in April 1960 in Sprotbrough, which was at that time within the West Riding of Yorkshire.As it stands, he is 66 years old, and during series five he candidly discussed his health and sense of mortality.‌This isn't his first occasion addressing his advancing years, as prior to turning 62, he reflected on how "death can't be far away".Writing in his Sunday Times column, he stated: "Instead of hiding in a wardrobe, hoping it won't find me there, I'm writing this, and when I've finished I'll go to the pub."I do think about dying, a lot, and it bothers me. But not as much as it should. Not as much as I thought it would when I was kicking around on a piece of ground in my home town, waiting for something or someone to show me the way."‌Following his cancer revelation, he reassured his fellow cast members: "I promise, I'll be fine," maintaining his trademark sense of humour throughout.Shortly after celebrating his 66th birthday, he declared he would "do anything in my power not to die" because he loved being a grandparent.‌The star disclosed he had taken significant steps to boost his health, including ramping up his physical activity.Writing in his Times column, he said: "Eventually, I decided that organised, indoor exercise was not for me and decided instead to do walking. Not when it's raining obviously."Or if it's too cold, or hot. And not if I'm busy. But on a reasonably temperate Sunday morning, I'd get out there and pootle along. So far I've relied on luck to keep me alive."Article continues belowThe star has yet to share any further updates following his prostate operation.Clarkson's Farm season 5 is on Prime Video