How Hairy Biker Dave Myers had viewers in tears as he thanked carers
Dave Myers, greatest often called half of the TV chef duo Hairy Bikers, left viewers in tears when he thanked his carers with a Christmas dinner after his most cancers prognosis.
The chef introduced he was receiving remedy for an unspecified type of most cancers in May 2022, however he sadly died yesterday aged 66.
An announcement launched immediately on the Hairy Bikers’ social media from Dave Myers’ TV companion Si King introduced the information, leaving followers heartbroken.
Myers tugged on the heartstrings of the general public final December when he reunited with King for a brand new festive particular of their in style present.
Following his most cancers prognosis, he expressed his pleasure at with the ability to come again to filming and provides his household a break, who for months have been always by his facet.
He additionally thanked his well being carers by cooking a particular meal for them with King.
The TV chef, 66, introduced that he had been identified with most cancers in May 2022. Myers tugged on the heartstrings of the general public final December when he reunited with King for a brand new festive particular of their in style present
The Hairy Bikers: Coming Home for Christmas sees the 2 cooks cooking a particular meal for all of the medical employees who’ve helped Myers
Following his most cancers prognosis, he expressed his pleasure at with the ability to come again to filming
Dave additionally had the added delight at with the ability to thank his well being carers with a particular dinner
Si introduced the unhappy information in an announcement launched on social media immediately
He revealed that the nurses kindly smuggled in particular treats for him and in addition helped give concepts for the Bikers’ new prepare dinner ebook, Ultimate Comfort Food whereas he was in hospital.
In the episode The Hairy Bikers: Coming Home for Christmas, they sat across the desk collectively, and Myers emotionally raised a glass to the well being heroes for what he says is ‘a Christmas I did not suppose I’d be round to take pleasure in’.
He continued: ‘Plenty of the concepts within the ebook have come from the nurses as a result of once you’re on chemo you have acquired plenty of time, so the nurses come and chat about meals. They’re from all around the world and so they carry me meals, which may be very type.
‘Sometimes it’s kind of tough to eat a cheesecake when you’re having chemo however I appeared to manage fairly nicely with it.
‘We mentioned, “We’re doing this book on comfort food, myself and Si”. [They’d reply] “Oh, well, we have this in our country and we have that”.
‘When I have never been consuming they’ve come up from the kitchen and mentioned “Look, can we get anything in?” I mentioned “Do you know, for breakfast just some toast, peanut butter and jam”.
An announcement launched immediately on the Hairy Bikers’ social media from Dave Myers’ TV companion Si King introduced the information, leaving followers heartbroken
In the previous he mentioned at instances he was too ailing to stroll and unable to trip his motorbike
‘They do not do peanut butter due to allergic reactions, and it was like “We’ll find you a pot”.
‘So issues like that have been very type. People did not have to try this. Things like within the canteen for the nurses they do actual chips quite than simply salad. So I’m saying “I couldn’t have like chips with my panini?” “Yeah alright Dave”. Just actually type folks.’
The Hairy Bikers rose to fame with their in style cooking programmes however have slowed down their busy schedule as a result of Dave’s well being.
He beforehand detailed the tearful second he was capable of get again on his motorcycle once more for the primary time since his most cancers prognosis.
In the previous he additionally advised how at instances he was too ailing to stroll and unable to trip his motorbike as a result of his well being struggles.
Myers recalled the emotional second as he gave a well being replace, saying he and Si have been left in tears when he was capable of trip once more.
He advised the Yorkshire Post beforehand: ‘It’s been onerous however I’m not the one one and I’m getting via it and I’m again at work.
‘I’ve needed to study to stroll once more and trip my bike once more, and to get on my bike once more with Kingy within the sunshine introduced tears to each our eyes.’
King added: ‘He’s a correct scrapper and he is on good type. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster for everyone who loves and cares about Dave.’
The BBC Two journey collection, Hairy Bikers Go West, was the final present they did collectively
But an announcement asserting the dying of the beloved TV chef immediately learn: ‘Hi everybody, 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 evening, on twenty eighth February 2024, with Lili, Dave’s spouse, his household, shut pal David and myself by his facet, he handed away peacefully at dwelling.
‘All who knew Dave are devastated at his passing. His beloved spouse introduced him such happiness as did her youngsters, Iza and Sergiu who Dave beloved like his personal.
‘Personally, I’m not certain I can put into phrases on how I really feel in the meanwhile.
‘My greatest pal is on a journey that for now, I am unable to observe. I’ll miss him daily and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime.
‘I want you god’s velocity brother; you might be and can stay a beacon on this world. See you on the opposite facet. Love ya.’The assertion continued: ‘I do know Dave and his household would need me to thank all of you who despatched messages of help in current instances.
‘It meant the world to him, his household and all The Hairy Bikers workforce.
‘I’m sending you all a lot love and gratitude for these easy acts of kindness, generosity and spirit. We are eternally grateful for them.
‘May I ask you all for one additional kindness and permit Lili, his spouse, his household, shut buddies and I a while and a few peace to course of our enormous loss.
‘I’m certain I’ll see you all quickly.’
Their mixture of driving their bikes to places the world over and cooking up a storm as they went earned them a loyal following.
The pair additionally received over viewers with their cheeky northern humour and enthusiasm.
Their first present, The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook, was launched on the BBC in 2006 and noticed them trip throughout international locations together with Portugal, Romania and Namibia, tasting the native delicacies and experimenting with making it themselves.
The bearded duo went on to movie many different collection and specials for the broadcaster, in search of out new dishes in international locations akin to India, Vietnam, Argentina and Mexico.
They additionally sampled cuisines of locations nearer to dwelling, akin to Ireland and the Isle of Man.
Across their profession they printed greater than 30 cookbooks collectively.
Myers additionally competed in Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 alongside skilled dancer Karen Hauer.
After performing dances together with the salsa, jive and paso doble, the pair have been voted off the competitors in week seven.
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers beforehand introduced he was being handled for most cancers
Dave along with his spouse, Liliana Orzac, who he met whereas filming the collection in Romania
On the most recent episode of The Hairy Bikers Go West, Dave and his co-star Simon ‘Si’ King
He additionally appeared as a visitor on a bunch of exhibits together with Sunday Brunch, Countdown, Would I Lie To You?, All Star Family Fortunes and The Weakest Link.
In November, King advised BBC Breakfast that their greater than 30-year friendship got here “naturally” to them as they have been “good mates” and “part each other’s families”.
Myers additionally recalled throughout the interview that King had cooked him his favorite consolation meals of mince and dumplings whereas he was being handled for most cancers.
At the time, the TV chef mentioned he had been “really enjoying life” as he had acquired again to driving his bike and filming along with his “best mate”.
Myers had beforehand spoken about different well being struggles, together with discovering he had glaucoma – an eye fixed situation that may result in blindness.
In 2018, he revealed he had initially dismissed the situation as a foul hangover.
Myers beforehand spoke out about caring for his mom as a toddler when she was struck down with a number of sclerosis – a horrible ordeal which led to him turning into the superstar chef
His mom, Margaret, died aged 65 of pneumonia, frequent amongst those that are bedridden and severely ailing with MS
He had additionally opened up about losing a few pounds via the years by reducing out carbs and alcohol in a bid to grow to be more healthy.
For a BBC Two collection, A Cook Abroad, Myers needed to journey to Egypt with out King after he suffered a mind aneurysm in 2014, which his co-presenter later mentioned he was solely capable of survive because of appreciable weight reduction.
Myers was married to Liliana Orzac, whom he met whereas filming Hairy Bikers in Romania, and was a stepfather to her two youngsters, Iza and Sergiu, from a earlier relationship.
Myers beforehand spoke out about caring for his mom as a toddler when she was struck down with a number of sclerosis – a horrible ordeal which led to him turning into the superstar chef identified and beloved by hundreds of thousands.
She had been a beautiful prepare dinner and supplier of household meals – and Myers, an solely baby, assumed the function of each carer and chef.
His mom, Margaret, died aged 65 of pneumonia, frequent amongst those that are bedridden and severely ailing with MS.
