Jeremy Clarkson rushed for heart surgery after sudden health deterioration

JEREMY Clarkson has revealed he underwent life-saving heart surgery following a "sudden deterioration" in his health.

The 64-year-old Clarkson's Farm presenter said he experienced worrying symtoms such as feeling "clammy", "tightness in my chest", and "pins and needles in my left arm".

The Sun columnist said he was alerted to changes in his health while on holiday after he struggled to walk up the stairs following an "attempt" at swimming.

Recalling Alex Salmond's recent fatal heart attack, Jeremy immediately sought medical advice when he returned to the UK.

He revealed in his column an ambulance rushed him to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital where tests ruled out a heart attack.

However, further examinations revealed one artery was fully blocked and another was nearly blocked, putting him at serious risk.

The Who Wants To Be A Millionaire host said he was then taken to surgery for urgent treatment.

A stent was inserted into the blocked artery to keep it open and restore blood flow to the heart.

He wrote: "It wasn’t especially painful. Just odd," and said he thought at the time, "Crikey, that was close."

The TV star previously said he is worried about his health and admitted: "I don't have long left".

He said in an interview with The Guardian in April: "I don’t have long. I’ve probably only got what, 70,000 hours left, maybe?"

He also shared his fears over developing dementia, telling The Times his "memory is shot" and his hearing loss "doubled his chance" of getting the disease.

He said he was fitted with ";very snazzy" hearing aids last year.

But the TV legend has shown no signs of slowing down.

The Diddly Squat Farm owner is releasing a new book about life on the farm.

Series four of Clarkson's Farm has also officially kicked off production, with his partner Lisa Hogan giving fans a behind-the-scenes look.

Lisa, who joins Jeremy on the show, shared a glimpse of the camera crew on the set of their Chipping Norton farm.

He has also expanded his business further by buying a pub selling beer made from produce from his land.

The Farmer's Dog opened in Cotswolds this September, but Jeremy has made no secret he's found the project a "nightmare".

He completely refurbished the formerly defunct building, spending over £1million to make it perfect – even suspending a tractor from the ceiling.

The TV presenter has tried to keep his prices affordable, with prices averaging £5.50 for a pint, £9 on small plates and up to £19 on a full meal.