Jeremy Clarkson announces devastating Clarkson's Farm death in Diddly Squat update

Jeremy Clarkson addressed the fate of his Diddly Squat farm after news of a tuberculosis (TB) outbreak on his land. The Clarkson's Farm star, 65, said he was "absolutely devastated" when he revealed his farm was facing issues last summer. In a positive update, the former Top Gear presenter confirmed that his Oxfordshire farm is now free of TB for the first time in seven months.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious, contagious disease affecting both humans and animals, primarily caused by bacteria. While M. tuberculosis mainly affects humans, M. bovis causes bovine TB in cattle and wildlife, according to the government website. It usually affects the lungs and can cause lesions and weight loss.

He detailed all in his latest column but later shared an upsetting announcement. Writing in The Sun, he penned: "After seven months of lockdown, Diddly Squat farm became officially TB-free this week."

But despite the celebratory news he was dealt a devastating loss.

Jeremy continued: "But before we had a chance to celebrate, we found out that one of our donkeys has laminitis and must be put down.

"In farming, it seems you are allowed one bit of good news, but it must always be accompanied by some kind of disaster."

The heartbreaking update comes just two weeks after Jeremy welcomed a new donkey to his farm.

It is unclear if it is his latest donkey which has been affected by the disease.

Jeremy is currently in the process of filming the latest series of Clarkson's Farm much to viewers' delight.