Hairy Biker Dave Myers’ spouse Liliana has paid tribute to her ‘fantastic, courageous man’ – including ‘Till subsequent time we meet’ in heart-wrenching submit after his most cancers demise at 66.
The TV chef’s devastated co-star Si King revealed at this time that he had handed away as household, mates and colleagues paid emotional tributes to the beloved TV star.
Dave introduced he was receiving remedy for most cancers in May 2022 and bravely stored the general public updated together with his progress in a sequence of emotional TV specials.
He died on Wednesday together with his household and mates by his facet, colleague and lifelong pal Si revealed.
And at this time his spouse paid a loving tribute to the good-humoured star, posting a candy message to her ‘courageous man’ earlier than posting an image of a solitary candle.
Liliana, a coach and hypnotherapist, mentioned: ‘Rest in peace, my love. My fantastic, courageous man! Till subsequent time we meet!’
Shortly after she additionally posted a photograph of a solitary candle in a poignant memorial to her late husband.
Dave and Liliana stored their private life extremely personal after they tied the knot again in 2011 on the star’s hometown in Barrow, Cumbria.
Hairy Biker Dave Myers’ spouse Liliana has paid tribute to her ‘fantastic, courageous man’ – including ‘Till subsequent time we meet’ in coronary heart -wrenching submit after his most cancers demise at 66
Shortly after she additionally posted a photograph of a solitary candle in a poignant memorial to her late husband
Dave is pictured with Liliana on their wedding ceremony day in 2011, alongside his finest man Si
The chef introduced he was receiving remedy for most cancers in May 2022 and bravely stored the general public updated together with his progress in a sequence of emotional TV specials. Pictured: Dave and his spouse Liliana
On the newest episode of The Hairy Bikers Go West, Dave and his co-star Simon ‘Si’ King explored Lancashire
But thanking his carers with a particular Christmas dinner as a part of a Hairy Bikers episode this Christmas, he opened up about simply how very important Liliana had been to his care.
Speaking about his most cancers analysis, he mentioned: ‘It impacts on the household. It’s so troublesome for my spouse and household you recognize, that not realizing, your future is totally turned the wrong way up.
‘And additionally I feel for my spouse as effectively, it gave her some freedom away from me. I felt good about having the ability to let her have time to herself, albeit to go to the health club or a spa, simply to have a few of her time, as a result of it has been so all-encompassing.’
Speaking concerning the help he had acquired from his nearest and dearest all through his most cancers, Dave mentioned in December: ‘Quite a lot of the credit score has to additionally go to my spouse, she’s been there by means of all of it with me from the beginning.
‘It’s completely very important and I really feel actually unhappy for these individuals who must undergo it on their very own.’
Strictly dancer Karen Hauer – who Dave partnered on the present in 2013 – mentioned she was ‘heartbroken’ by the information as she posted a damaged coronary heart emoji.
Devastated followers paid tribute to the unlikely star, who first appeared on our screens in 2006 alongside his TV companion and racked up greater than 30 separate tasks, additionally promoting 6million copies of their 30 cookery books.
In his heart-wrenching assertion Si mentioned: ‘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 night time, 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 house.
‘All who knew Dave are devastated at his passing. His beloved spouse introduced him such happiness as did her kids, Iza and Sergiu who Dave beloved like his personal.
‘Personally, I’m not positive I can put into phrases on how I really feel for the time being.
‘My finest pal is on a journey that for now, I am unable to observe. I’ll miss him day-after-day and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime.
‘I want you god’s pace brother; you’re and can stay a beacon on this world. See you on the opposite facet. Love ya.’
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers (proper) beforehand introduced he was being handled for most cancers
In 2022 Dave Myers revealed he’d misplaced his well-known beard because of present process chemotherapy for his most cancers, whereas talking on his on his Agony Uncles podcast
Si introduced the unhappy information in an announcement launched on social media, saying he would miss his pal ‘day-after-day’
Professional dancer Karen Haur – who Dave partnered with when he competed on Strictly in 2013 – added that she was ‘heartbroken’ by the information in an emotional submit on social media which additionally included a damaged coronary heart emoji
Dave together with his spouse, Liliana Orzac, who he met whereas filming the sequence in Romania. They married in 2011
Si additionally shared this black and white photograph of him sitting with Dave on a bench
The beloved duo first met after they have been each working within the movie trade – Dave as a make-up artist and Si as a areas director – and bonded over their love of meals and motorbikes.
Over their profession the perfect mates constructed up a repute because the pleasant faces of TV cooking, with 31 separate tasks since they first debuted on the BBC in 2006.
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 occasions.
‘It meant the world to him, his household and all The Hairy Bikers staff.
‘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 mates and I a while and a few peace to course of our large loss.
‘I’m positive I’ll see you all quickly.’
Following his analysis, Myers briefly took a break from work earlier than filming his final present with King, which sees them journey west throughout Britain from Scotland to Devon.
King beforehand mentioned that the sequence, The Hairy Bikers Go West, which is airing on BBC Two, can be one they might ‘all the time bear in mind’.
Si King and Dave Myers of their remaining BBC cooking programme, The Hairy Bikers Go West
Karen Hauer and Dave Myers performing throughout rehearsals for the BBC programme Strictly Come Dancing 2013
Dave Myers and Si King The Hairy Bikers on the Basingstoke Festival of Food in 2009
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (C) and Hairy Bikers Dave Myers (L) and Si King (R) attend the British Food Fortnight Secondary School Competition at Clarence House, on January 27, 2011
Dave revealed he had misplaced his hair after chemotherapy remedy in 2022
Dave Myers and Si King take pleasure in a brew in London in 2006
Si and Dave serve up Crispy Beef in Hoi An, Vietnam, in 2006
The subsequent episode of the sequence is ready to air on March 5, with weekly exhibits 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 chunk of meals and good friendship. It has been among the best days of my life.
‘To sit there with Lil, to look down at folks – it is particular, you recognize. I would like extra now!
‘I wish to get again on it, you recognize. I’ve nonetheless bought one thing left in me!’
In a courageous replace on the present he defined how his well-known hair and beard had fallen out by his second spherical of chemotherapy.
Si mentioned that this was the purpose the place it ‘bought actually actual’ for him, as photographs of the star confirmed the surprising change.
Dave continued: ‘It actually is sort of radical – it isn’t a gradual type of moulting. Your hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, beard. Everything simply goes.
‘It was all about survival. Getting by means of from one week to the subsequent.’
Reacting to the information, BBC chief content material officer Charlotte Moore mentioned: ‘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.
‘The public beloved him and his distinctive partnership with Si. Together they made each viewer really feel like a pal.
‘More than that he was merely a stunning man. Our ideas exit to his household and plenty of mates.’
Dave Myers’ spouse Liliana posted a loving message to her beloved husband on Valentines day
Dave poses over a Christmas dinner alongside his stepdaughter Izabelle
Dave Myers poses with Si and his stepson, Sergiu
Dave Myers (left) and Simon King chow down on a crab and a lobster in a photoshoot on their iconic bikes
Dave seems to be chipper on This Morning in 2023 as he prepares meals for the present
The pair took half within the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, driving on prime of one of many National Treasures buses by means of London
As effectively as his cooking adventures, Myers was well-known for his warm-hearted look on Strictly in 2013, the place he partnered with Karen Hauer.
In one notably memorable efficiency Myers did a cha cha routine to Maroon 5 track Moves Like Jagger.
TV chef Paul Hollywood mentioned he was ‘gutted’ to listen to Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers had died aged 66.
he left the viewers in stitches with exaggerated strikes in a flamboyant silver shirt, earlier than taking Hauer by the leg and pulled her alongside the dancefloor.
His energetic dances have been memorable for his or her exuberance and then-judge Bruno Tonioli praised him for being ‘entertaining’ however he ended up being booted off whereas doing a tango to I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers half manner by means of the sequence.
Before his most cancers analysis, Dave and Si had been open about their very own well being points – shedding six stone between them on The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight in 2012.
Commenting on the announcement submit shared by Myers’ co-star Si King on Instagram, the Great British Bake Off choose mentioned: ‘Gutted Si, that is horrible information! Love to all mate xx.’
The Hairy Bikers’ publishers Orion Books remembered Dave Myers as ‘brilliantly inspiring and sort’.
A press release mentioned: ‘We are devastated to listen to of Dave Myers’ passing and ship our heartfelt condolences to his household and mates.
‘We are immensely proud to have printed the Hairy Bikers for over 14 years and can really miss Dave’s infectious power and fervour for meals and journey.
‘There was by no means a uninteresting second working with Dave, and all who have been fortunate sufficient to take action will attest to what a brilliantly inspiring and sort and hardworking man he was.
In a submit to her mates, Liliana opened up about her ‘fears’ and ‘exhaustion’ simply days earlier than Dave’s demise
Another submit confirmed that Si and Dave had been vigorous mates effectively into the final month of his life, with photographs displaying the pair gently watching their remaining sequence collectively
‘This is a large loss, and all our love goes out to Si, Lil and Dave’s wider household at the moment.’
Myers was married to Liliana Orzac, whom he met whereas filming Hairy Bikers in Romania, and was a stepfather to her two kids, Iza and Sergiu, from a earlier relationship.
In a submit to her mates, Liliana opened up about her ‘fears’ and ‘exhaustion’ simply days earlier than Dave’s demise.
Posting an image of an opulent toilet, she spoke of how essential self care is when you find yourself going by means of troublesome occasions.
The coach and hypnotherapist mentioned: ‘Is taking a scorching tub going to scrub away all the issues, dylemas, fears or exhaustion? No, in fact not!
‘But… it’s very a lot a part of a self care motion. Soooo…. I’m off to have a scorching bubble tub! And I encourage you all to do small or huge belongings you take pleasure in in the direction of your wellbeing!’
In an emotional remark, she added: ‘Hard day at this time, so I’m having fun with a small pamper.’
Dave and Liliana stored their private life extremely personal after they tied the knot again in 2011 on the star’s hometown in Barrow, Cumbria.
But thanking his carers with a particular Christmas dinner as a part of a Hairy Bikers episode this Christmas, he opened up about simply how very important Liliana had been to his care.
Speaking about his most cancers analysis, he mentioned: ‘It impacts on the household. It’s so troublesome for my spouse and household you recognize, that not realizing, your future is totally turned the wrong way up.
‘And additionally I feel for my spouse as effectively, it gave her some freedom away from me. I felt good about having the ability to let her have time to herself, albeit to go to the health club or a spa, simply to have a few of her time, as a result of it has been so all-encompassing.’
Dave Myers and his spouse Liliana Orzac attend the Caudwell Children’s Butterfly Ball in 2014
Si King and Dave Myers of their BBC cooking programme, The Hairy Bikers: Coming Home for Christmas
Si King and Dave Myers cooking up as storm on ‘This Morning’ in 2023
Hairy Bikers Simon King (left) and Dave Myers carrying this 12 months’s particular Red Nose Day aprons in help of Comic Relief
Another submit confirmed that Si and Dave had been vigorous mates effectively into the final month of his life, with photographs displaying the pair gently watching their remaining sequence collectively.
BBC chef James Martin – who has repeatedly cooked with the duo – added: ‘I’m misplaced for phrases, a really particular man.’
TV chef Andi Oliver mentioned her ‘coronary heart goes out’ to Dave Myers’ household and his co-star Si King following the information of his demise.
Commenting on the announcement submit on the Hairy Bikers Instagram, the Great British Menu host wrote: ‘Oh Si!! I’m so so unhappy to listen to this unhappy information x
‘My coronary heart goes out to you all xx’
Actor Robson Green has paid tribute to Dave Myers for having a ‘heat smile, hearty snigger, and real love’.
Hairy Biker Myers and his long-standing co-host Si king met on the set of Catherine Cookson’s The Gambling Man, which starred Green.
In an Instagram submit, the Wire In The Blood star wrote: ‘Rest in peace expensive Friend. David’s heat smile, hearty snigger, and real love for folks weren’t simply the substances of his success however a mirrored image of his zest for all times.
‘His presence brightened our screens and his coronary heart and soul impressed all who knew him and plenty of others to embrace the straightforward pleasures of sharing a meal with family members.
‘May his spirit proceed to reside on within the hearts of all who had the privilege and honour of being in his presence. RIP David Myers. All my like to you @hairybikers Simon at this extremely difficult time.’
The official BBC Food account additionally hailed Myers as a ‘fantastic man and a really proficient chef’.
The chef turned a fan favorite as he starred on Strictly, partnering with Karen Hauer
Si King and Dave Myers Hairy Bikers ‘Mums Know Best’ Book Signing, Reading, in 2010
Dave Myers and dance companion Karen Hauer throughout Strictly rehearsals on the Royal Academy of Dance, in Battersea
TV presenter and stylist Gok Wan additionally described it as a ‘horrible and heartbreaking loss’ on the submit.
‘Sending all my like to Dave’s household and mates. RIP Dave’, he added.
On the newest episode of The Hairy Bikers Go West, Dave and Si explored Lancashire.
During their journey, the pair turned reflective with Simon expressing his pleasure that they have been again in motion once more.
He mentioned: ‘It’s nice getting again right here with my finest mate. We did not suppose 18 months in the past that we might be on the bikes once more wandering round Dave’s yard and it is fantastic that we’re.’
Dave briefly took a break from work earlier than filming the newest present, which sees them journey west throughout Britain from Scotland to Devon.
Earlier this month Si thanked Dave for making their newest sequence particular, after having the ability to return to filming.
Si mentioned: ‘It’s a sequence that we’ll all the time bear in mind, not that we can’t bear in mind others.
‘We are very privileged to do what we do and I feel this one was notably particular generally due to Dave’s well being and his sheer and utter willpower and love for what he does.
‘Especially to proceed to do it whereas he was having remedy took exceptional braveness and power – and provides to why Dave and I can’t neglect it.’
County Durham-born Si additionally mentioned there’s a ‘pretty second on the primary day of filming the place Dave overtook me on the highway on the bikes’, displaying that it was ‘identical to previous occasions’.
He added: ‘Over the comms he was going, ‘Kingy, are you positive we’re going left right here?’. That type of dialogue was nice and it is what we have completed during the last 20 years. It was actually fairly emotional.’
Dave Myers and Karen Hauer practising Anti-Gravity Yoga on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’
Dave Myers and Si King promote their cookbook in 2006, similtaneously their first BBC sequence
Born in Barrow-in-Furness, Myers’ extensive number of expertise helped him take pleasure in many alternative experiences throughout his life.
As a scholar he labored in a steelworks to assist finance his research in fantastic arts.
He later joined the BBC as a make-up artist, specialising in prosthetics.
In 1995, Myers met his long-time co-presenter King 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 the world over and cooking up a storm as they went earned them a loyal following.
The pair additionally gained 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 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 sequence and specials for the broadcaster, searching for out new dishes in nations similar to India, Vietnam, Argentina and Mexico.
They additionally sampled cuisines of locations nearer to house, similar 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.
He additionally appeared as a visitor on a number of exhibits together with Sunday Brunch, Countdown, Would I Lie To You?, All Star Family Fortunes and The Weakest Link.
In November, King informed BBC Breakfast that their greater than 30-year friendship got here ‘naturally’ to them as they have been ‘good mates’ and ‘half one another’s households’.
Myers additionally recalled through 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 ‘actually having fun with life’ as he had bought again to driving his bike and filming together with his ‘finest 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.
He had additionally opened up about shedding pounds by means of the years by chopping out carbs and alcohol in a bid to grow to be more healthy.
For a BBC Two sequence, 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.
The Hairy Bikers star whose expertise have been solid in tragedy: How Dave Myers realized to cook dinner aged 11 as a result of his mom had MS, joined BBC as a make-up artist…and was bought a dodgy motorcycle by Si King after they first met on set of a TV drama
By HARRY HOWARD
Dave Myers‘ love affair with cooking started not on TV or within the kitchens of prime eating places, however at house.
It was there that the 11-year-old future Hairy Biker started making meals for his household after his mom fell sick with a number of sclerosis.
Myers, who has died aged 66 after a battle with most cancers, honed his culinary expertise amidst the heartbreak of Margaret’s decline.
He beforehand informed the Mail how he concocted ‘difficult salads with every kind of substances’, while different dishes have been made with just a little an excessive amount of garlic.
At the age of 17, Myers was hit by a second tragedy when his father was struck down by a debilitating stroke.
After combating the duty of caring for them each, the presenter was compelled to ship his mom into hospital, and he or she by no means returned.
Dave Myers aged eight together with his mom Margaret, who suffered from a number of sclerosis
Myers started his media profession as a make-up artist on the BBC, earlier than he met fellow chef Simon ‘Si’ King, who bought him what he referred to as the ‘worst motorcycle you’ve ever seen.’
Their first present, The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook, was launched on the BBC in 2006 and noticed them trip throughout nations together with Portugal, Romania and Namibia, tasting the native delicacies and experimenting with making it themselves.
King mentioned he ‘will miss him day-after-day and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime’ as he introduced Myers’ demise on social media.
‘I want you god’s pace brother; you’re and can stay a beacon on this world. See you on the opposite facet. Love ya,’ he added in an announcement to X, previously Twitter.
He additionally thanked well-wishers for sending messages of help to Myers, saying: ‘It meant the world to him, his household and all The Hairy Bikers staff’.
Following his analysis, Myers briefly took a break from work earlier than filming his final present with King, which sees them journey west throughout Britain from Scotland to Devon.
King beforehand mentioned that the sequence, The Hairy Bikers Go West, which is airing on BBC Two, can be one they might ‘all the time bear in mind’.
‘We are very privileged to do what we do and I feel this one was notably particular generally due to Dave’s well being and his sheer and utter willpower and love for what he does’, he added.
‘Especially to proceed to do it whereas he was having remedy took exceptional braveness and power – and provides to why Dave and I can’t neglect it.’
Myers competed in Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 alongside skilled dancer Karen Hauer
Myers was married to Liliana Orzac, whom he met whereas filming Hairy Bikers in Romania
The 57-year-old presenter mentioned the travelogue was ‘a celebration of a joyous and artistic friendship’ and he was blissful they returned to his co-presenter’s authentic house of Lancashire through the sequence.
Born in Barrow-in-Furness, Myers’ extensive number of expertise helped him take pleasure in many alternative experiences throughout his life.
As a scholar he labored in a steelworks to assist finance his research in fantastic arts.
He later joined the BBC as a make-up artist, specialising in prosthetics.
In 1995, Myers met his long-time co-presenter King 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 the world over and cooking up a storm as they went earned them a loyal following.
The pair additionally gained over viewers with their cheeky northern humour and enthusiasm.
After their first present, the bearded duo went on to movie many different sequence and specials for the BBC, searching for out new dishes in nations similar to India, Vietnam, Argentina and Mexico.
They additionally sampled cuisines of locations nearer to house, similar to Ireland and the Isle of Man.
Dave as a child together with his mom Margaret. He taught himself easy methods to cook dinner after she fell sick
Dave Myers and Simon King on The Hairy Bikers Go West, which is airing on BBC Two
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.
He additionally appeared as a visitor on a number of exhibits together with Sunday Brunch, Countdown, Would I Lie To You?, All Star Family Fortunes and The Weakest Link.
In November, King informed BBC Breakfast that their greater than 30-year friendship got here ‘naturally’ to them as they have been ‘good mates’ and ‘half one another’s households’.
Myers additionally recalled through 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 ‘actually having fun with life’ as he had bought again to driving his bike and filming together with his ‘finest 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.
He had additionally opened up about shedding pounds by means of the years by chopping out carbs and alcohol in a bid to grow to be more healthy.
For a BBC Two sequence, 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 kids, Iza and Sergiu, from a earlier relationship.