Paul Hollywood and Candice Brown lead the tributes to Dave Myers
Dave Myers‘ Strictly Come Dancing accomplice Karen Hauer and Paul Hollywood have led the superstar tributes after his tragic demise aged 66.
Dave, who was finest generally known as one half of the Hairy Bikers, handed away on Wednesday evening together with his TV accomplice Si King, 57, and his household by his facet after a battle with most cancers.
After his demise was introduced, stars who knew Dave flooded social media to share their condolences, with Great British Bake Off choose Paul, 57, saying his demise is a ‘horrible’ loss for all.
Karen, 41, who was paired with Dave on Strictly Come Dancing again in 2013 and obtained throughout to week seven, stated she was ‘heartbroken’.
Paul wrote: ‘Gutted Si, that is horrible information! Love to you all mate xx’ Bake Off winner Candice Brown wrote: ‘So sorry Si. Thinking of you all’.
Dave Myers ‘ Strictly Come Dancing accomplice Karen Hauer and Paul Hollywood have led the superstar tributes after his tragic demise aged 66
Karen and Dave shaped a detailed bond after they competed on the present again in 2013 and had been voted out in week seven
Karen, who was paired with Dave on Strictly Come Dancing again in 2013, stated she was ‘heartbroken’
Gok Wan wrote: ‘Such a horrible and heartbreaking loss. Sending all my like to Dave’s household and associates RIP Dave’.
Celebs Go Dating coach Anna Williamson stated she has been ‘knocked for six’ by Dave’s passing as she paid a heartfelt tribute, calling him one among ‘the kindest, most enthusiastic’ individuals she knew.
Anna stated Dave had helped when she began a pantomime stint with him in Cinderella as she was grieving the sudden lack of her father-in-law.
She wrote: ‘The information that Dave has handed away has knocked me for six. One of the kindest, most enthusiastic, beneficiant individuals. Him and his lovely spouse Lil took me and my husband beneath their wing with love, help & kindness when my father in regulation abruptly died actually the day all of us began a 3 month job working collectively.
‘In the world of ‘celeb’ you by no means know if anyone goes to be as good as you hoped their persona suggests… In Dave‘s case he was everything and more, and we took great pride (and amusement) in playing opposite each other as father & daughter in Cinderella & the tomfoolery that ensued on & off stage. And ever since he’s been ‘Daddy Dave’ and me ‘darling daughter’.
‘I’m gutted he’s been taken too quickly. We’ve misplaced a gem. Rest up DD. Thanks for searching for me.’
Andi Oliver was emotional studying Si King’s assertion asserting his finest good friend’s demise.
‘Oh Si! I’m so so unhappy to listen to this unhappy information. My coronary heart goes out to you all xx’.
Dave, who was finest generally known as one half of the Hairy Bikers handed away on Wednesday evening together with his TV accomplice Si King and his household by his facet after a battle with most cancers
After his demise was introduced, stars who knew Dave flooded social media to share their condolences
Dave filmed the Coming Home for Christmas with Si, which aired final 12 months
Celebs Go Dating coach Anna Williamson stated she has been ‘knocked for six’ by Dave’s passing as she paid a heartfelt tribute
Anna stated Dave had helped when she began a pantomime stint with him as she was grieving the sudden lack of her father-in-law
The two appeared on This Morning again in October final 12 months, with Dave bravely documenting his most cancers battle on their TV reveals
BBC Food commented: ‘Sending love from the BBC Food household. A beautiful man and a really proficient chef. RIP Dave’.
Planet Rock Radio, who labored with Dave, referred to as him a ‘true skilled’.
‘Such unhappy information and what pretty phrases Si. All of us at Planet Rock will miss Dave – a real skilled to work with, a smashing bloke and an actual rock fan. The ideas of us exit to you.’
The Hairy Bikers’ publishers Orion Books remembered Dave Myers as ‘brilliantly inspiring and sort’.
An announcement stated: ‘We are devastated to listen to of Dave Myers’ passing and ship our heartfelt condolences to his household and associates.
‘We are immensely proud to have revealed the Hairy Bikers for over 14 years and can really miss Dave’s infectious vitality and fervour for meals and journey.
‘There was by no means a boring second working with Dave, and all who had been fortunate sufficient to take action will attest to what a brilliantly inspiring and sort and hardworking man he was.
‘This is a large loss, and all our love goes out to Si, Lil and Dave’s wider household right now.’
An announcement launched on the Hairy Bikers’ social media from Dave’s’ TV accomplice Si stated: ‘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 good friend 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 cherished like his personal.
‘Personally, I’m not positive I can put into phrases on how I really feel in the meanwhile.
‘My finest good friend is on a journey that for now, I am unable to comply with. I’ll miss him each day and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime.
‘I want you god’s pace brother; you might be and can stay a beacon on this world. See you on the opposite facet. Love ya.’
Earlier this month, Si thanked Dave for making their newest collection particular, after having the ability to return to filming
Dave together with his spouse, Liliana Orzac, who he met whereas filming the collection in Romania. They married in 2011
Hairy Bikers star Dave (proper) introduced he was being handled for most cancers in 2022
Si introduced the unhappy information in a press release launched on social media, saying he would miss his good friend ‘each day’
He additionally shared this black and white photograph of him sitting with Dave on a bench
The assertion 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 household and all The Hairy Bikers group.
“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 additional kindness and permit Lili, his spouse, his household, shut associates and I a while and a few peace to course of our enormous loss.
“I am sure I will see you all soon.”
Dave introduced he was receiving therapy for an unspecified type of most cancers in May 2022.
Following his prognosis, the presenter briefly took a break from work earlier than filming his final present with Si, which sees them journey west throughout Britain from Scotland to Devon.
Si beforehand stated that the collection, The Hairy Bikers Go West, which is airing on BBC Two, could be one they’d ‘at all times keep in mind’.
The subsequent episode of the collection is ready to air on March 5, with weekly reveals persevering with till March 19.
Over Christmas, Dave left followers sobbing in a TV particular as he requested a crowd of friends: ‘Shall we do that once more subsequent 12 months? I hope so!’
In an emotional speech after, he added: ‘I sincerely respect each ounce of affection, each chew of meals and good friendship. It has been among the finest days of my life.
‘To sit there with Lil, to look down at individuals – it is particular, you realize. I would like extra now!
‘I need to get again on it, you realize. I’ve nonetheless obtained one thing left in me!’
Reacting to the information, BBC chief content material officer Charlotte Moore stated: ‘Everyone on the BBC is extremely unhappy to listen to this information.
‘Dave made cooking a really joyful journey and he shared that pleasure with thousands and thousands.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (C) and Hairy Bikers Dave (L) and Si (R) attend the British Food Fortnight Secondary School Competition at Clarence House, on January 27, 2011
Si and Dave of their BBC cooking programme, The Hairy Bikers Go West. In 1995, Dave met his long-time co-presenter Si on the set of a TV drama, and so they went on to construct a friendship
The chef grew to become a fan favorite as he starred on Strictly, partnering with Karen. His energetic dances had been memorable for his or her exuberance
‘The public cherished him and his distinctive partnership with Si. Together they made each viewer really feel like a good friend.
‘More than that he was merely a beautiful man. Our ideas exit to his household and lots of associates.’
Earlier this month, Si thanked Dave for making their newest collection particular, after having the ability to return to filming.
Si stated: ‘It’s a collection that we are going to at all times keep in mind, not that we can’t keep in mind others.
‘We are very privileged to do what we do and I believe this one was notably particular typically due to Dave’s well being and his sheer and utter dedication and love for what he does.
‘Especially to proceed to do it whereas he was having therapy took outstanding braveness and vitality – and provides to why Dave and I cannot overlook it.’
County Durham-born Si additionally stated there’s a ‘pretty second on the primary day of filming the place Dave overtook me on the highway on the bikes’, exhibiting that it was ‘similar to previous occasions’.
He added: ‘Over the comms he was going, ‘Kingy, are you positive we’re going left right here?’. That form of dialogue was nice and it is what we have finished over the past 20 years. It was actually fairly emotional.’
Born in Barrow-in-Furness, Dave’s extensive number of abilities helped him get pleasure from many alternative experiences throughout his life.
As a scholar he labored in a steelworks to assist finance his research in tremendous arts.
He later joined the BBC as a make-up artist, specialising in prosthetics.
In 1995, Dave met his long-time co-presenter Si on the set of a TV drama, and so they went on to construct a friendship and profitable profession collectively.
Their mixture of driving their bikes to areas internationally 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 journey throughout nations 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, searching for out new dishes in nations corresponding to India, Vietnam, Argentina and Mexico.
They additionally sampled cuisines of locations nearer to dwelling, corresponding to Ireland and the Isle of Man.
Across their profession they revealed greater than 30 cookbooks collectively.
He additionally appeared as a visitor on a bunch of reveals together with Sunday Brunch, Countdown, Would I Lie To You?, All Star Family Fortunes and The Weakest Link.
In November, Si informed BBC Breakfast that their greater than 30-year friendship got here ‘naturally’ to them as they had been ‘good mates’ and ‘half one another’s households’.
Dave had beforehand spoken about different well being struggles, together with discovering he had glaucoma – a watch situation that may result in blindness.
In 2018, he revealed he had initially dismissed the situation as a nasty hangover.
He had additionally opened up about shedding weight 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, Dave needed to journey to Egypt with out Si after he suffered a mind aneurysm in 2014, which his co-presenter later stated he was solely capable of survive due to appreciable weight reduction.
Dave 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.
