Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has died on the age of 66, lower than two years after revealing his most cancers prognosis.
His loss of life was introduced by co-star and fellow motorcycle-riding chef, Si King, who stated he was with Myers when he died “peacefully at home” on 28 February.
His spouse, Lillian, his household and shut pal David have been additionally “by his side,” King stated in a press release on X.
“I will miss him every day and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime,” the assertion learn.
“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.”
Myers shared that he had most cancers on the Hairy Bikers – Agony Uncles podcast in May 2022, however didn’t specify what kind he was affected by.
In interviews in 2023, he stated there have been occasions throughout his chemotherapy therapy when he had been too ailing to stroll and unable to experience his bike on account of being unsteady.
The TV chef returned to filming in direction of the top of the yr and has been seen on screens travelling from Scotland to Devon within the newest BBC Two sequence, Hairy Bikers Go West, for the reason that starting of February.
Ahead of the programme airing, King praised his “remarkable” co-star, saying: “It’s a sequence that we’ll at all times keep in mind – not that we cannot keep in mind others.
“We are very privileged to do what we do and I think this one was particularly special in general because of Dave’s health and his sheer and utter determination and love for what he does.
“Especially to proceed to do it whereas he was having therapy took exceptional braveness and power – and provides to why Dave and I can’t overlook it.”
Myers initially labored as a make-up artist and first met King in 1995 whereas engaged on a TV drama referred to as The Gambling Man.
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Their first TV look collectively was The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook in 2004, which was half cooking present and half journey programme, wherein the pair rode the size of Portugal.
Over their close to 30-year friendship and profession the pair revealed greater than 25 cookbooks.
Myers additionally delighted followers when collaborating in Strictly Come Dancing in 2013. He was partnered with Karen Hauer and reached week seven of the BBC competitors.
‘His presence brightened our screens’
Leading tributes to the TV chef, actor Robson Green, who appeared in The Gambling Man the place Myers labored, stated his “warm smile, hearty laugh, and genuine love for people were not just the ingredients of his success but a reflection of his zest for life”.
“His presence brightened our screens and his heart and soul inspired all who knew him and many others to embrace the simple pleasures of sharing a meal with loved ones,” Green wrote on social media.
“May his spirit continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege and honour of being in his presence. RIP David Myers. All my love to you Simon at this incredibly challenging time.”
Also paying tribute, Great British Bake Off choose Paul Hollywood, stated it was “terrible news”, whereas TV chef Andi Oliver stated her “heart goes out” to Myers’ household and mates.
Myers’ Strictly accomplice Hauer replied to the assertion asserting his loss of life with a damaged coronary heart emoji writing: “Heartbroken.”
Source: information.sky.com”