The much-loved star of Clark's Farm Gerald Cooper is cancer-free, it has been announced. Mr Cooper, who is known as the Diddly Squat Farm dry stone walls specialist and who won over hearts with his thick West Country accent, was previously diagnosed with prostate cancer. His diagnosis was disclosed during an episode of the Amazon Prime TV show, which tracks Jeremy Clarkson's adventures in agriculture at the farm alongside young farmer Kaleb Cooper, Jeremy's partner Lisa Hogan who manages the farm shop, and 74-year-old Gerald.
However, much to the joy of many fans, it has now been announced that Gerald is "happy and healthy". In the third series of the programme, Jeremy discussed his friend's diagnosis. During an episode, he said: "Gerald had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Something me and Kaleb discussed while trying to do what our absent friend normally does." READ MORE: Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick 'millimetres from death' after breaking neck in horror fall LATEST: Escape to the Country buyer details heartbreaking reason for move He added: "I've been phoning around, doctors and things I know, and his odds are really good but it's scaring him to death." Kaleb also expressed concern and said: "He doesn't understand, you know that.
" To which Jeremy responded: "I know he doesn't understand and he's bewildered because, for obvious reasons, somebody said, 'Look, I'm sorry it's cancer', and that's all he heard. He's desperately upset, terrified. Poor man.
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