Gerald Cooper was previously diagnosed with prostate cancer, which had left him “desperately upset”
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.”
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.”
However, a recent health update has confirmed his recovery. An image of Gerald posted on the official social media page for Clarkson’s Farm was accompanied by the heart-warming caption: “A healthy and happy Gerald!”. In an earlier interview with the Oxford Mail, Jeremy expressed nothing but admiration for Gerald. For the latest TV & Showbiz news, sign up to our newsletter.
In the interview, he said: “It doesn’t matter if you can’t understand what he’s talking about, because he’s usually talking about Manchester United.” He’s fantastic. We’ve known each other for a very long time. He’s…never been outside the village, but has worked on this farm for 50 years. He’s a great dry stone-waller, which is a dying art.”
