Dave Myers – updates: Si King leads tributes as Hairy Bikers star dies aged 66

Dave Myer’s finest pal and cooking co-star shared a touching tribute.

The assertion from King stated: ” I’m afraid I bear some unhappy information. Most of you’ll know Dave has been combating most cancers for the previous couple of years.

“Last night, on 28th February 2024, with Lili, Dave’s wife, his family, close friend David and myself by his side, he passed away peacefully at home.

“All who knew Dave are devastated at his passing. His beloved wife brought him such happiness as did her children, Iza and Sergiu who Dave loved like his own.

“Personally, I am not sure I can put into words on how I feel at the moment. My best friend is on a journey that for now, I can’t follow.

“I will miss him every day and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime. I wish you god’s speed brother; you are and will remain a beacon in this world. See you on the other side. Love ya.

The statement continued: “I know Dave and his family would want me to thank all of you who sent messages of support in recent times.

“It meant the world to him, his family and all The Hairy Bikers team.

“I am sending you all much love and gratitude for those simple acts of kindness, generosity and spirit. We are eternally grateful for them.

“May I ask you all for one further kindness and allow Lili, his wife, his family, close friends and I some time and some peace to process our huge loss.

“I am sure I will see you all soon.”

TV chef Paul Hollywood stated he was “gutted” to listen to Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers had died aged 66.

Commenting on the announcement submit shared by Myers’ co-star Si King on Instagram, the Great British Bake Off choose stated: “Gutted Si, this is terrible news! Love to all mate xx.”

A press release stated: “We are devastated to hear of Dave Myers’ passing and send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

“We are immensely proud to have published the Hairy Bikers for over 14 years and will truly miss Dave’s infectious energy and passion for food and travel.

“There was never a dull moment working with Dave, and all who were lucky enough to do so will attest to what a brilliantly inspiring and kind and hardworking man he was.

“This is a huge loss, and all our love goes out to Si, Lil and Dave’s wider family at this time.”

Myers stated he did not wish to specify the kind of most cancers he had as a result of he felt as although the general public may begin drawing conclusions about his well being.

Myers instructed The Guardian in 2022 that he determined to not disclose what kind of most cancers he had “because everybody then goes Googling, everybody becomes an amateur doctor… And I don’t want to be judged – yet.”

“I only met Dave once & he was so full of love for the world. Rest In Peace Kind Man,” wrote Vorderman.

She praised King’s “beautiful post” about his finest pal Myers.

Media persona Rusell Grant has remembered Myers as “gentle and kind”.

“I worked with the Hairy Bikers on a BBC Christmas special, they were so welcoming and a joy to film with. At only 66 Dave Myers has left us,” wrote Grant on X/Twitter.

“He was gentle and kind: I followed his Strictly appearances as a friend. Sending love to Si who must be devastated and those close to him.”

Ricky Minns, 49, has created a muddy portrait of Myers and his on-display screen accomplice Si King after listening to the information of Myers’s loss of life.

Minns, who creates artwork utilizing mud, wiped away muck from his van to attract their faces.

Sharing an image of his creation to X/Twitter, Minns wrote: “Such sad news. Did this as soon as I heard. Was quite a quick one as raining and cold but I had to do it.”

“To one of the wonderful @HairyBikers from one of the Hairy Artists.”

Throughout his most cancers therapy, Myers continued to share candid particulars about his well being in a number of episodes of their sequence, however determined he would by no means publicly reveal what kind of most cancers he was identified with, as a result of he apprehensive the general public may begin drawing conclusions about his well being.

He instructed The Guardian in 2022 that he had by no means introduced which sort “because everybody then goes Googling, everybody becomes an amateur doctor… And I don’t want to be judged – yet.”