These are the last photos of Hairy Biker Dave Myers, who passed away earlier this week after a long battle with cancer, showing him relaxing with his best friend Si King as they watched the first leg of his final tour together.
King announced today that Myers passed away on Wednesday with his friends and family at his side, two years after he revealed he was undergoing treatment for an unspecified type of cancer.
The photos show the Hairy Bikers relaxing on a couch while watching TV.
The two were seen casually lounging on the couch with their arms behind their heads. Next to King you can see a glass of wine and a bottle of water.
Another photo of the two, posted on Facebook on February 6, shows them smiling as they pose in front of a television, which is airing their last show together.
In a heartbreaking statement, Si said today: “Hello everyone, I’m afraid I have some sad news.”
In the photos, the Hairy Bikers are seen relaxing on a couch while watching television.
Another photo of the two, posted to Facebook on February 6, shows them smiling as they pose in front of a television, which is broadcasting their last show together.
Myers passed away Wednesday with his friends and family at his side.
The beloved duo met when they were both working in the film industry.
‘Most of you will know that Dave has been battling cancer for the last few years.
‘Last night, February 28, 2024, with Dave’s wife Lili, his family, his close friend David and I at his side, he passed away peacefully at home.
‘Everyone who knew Dave is devastated by his passing. His beloved wife brought him as much happiness as his children, Iza and Sergiu, whom Dave loved as if they were his own.
‘Personally, I’m not sure I can put into words how I feel right now.
‘My best friend is on a journey that I cannot continue for now. I will miss him every day and the bond and friendship we shared for half a lifetime.
‘I wish you the speed of God brother; You are and will continue to be a lighthouse in this world. See you on the other side. I love you.’
The beloved duo met while both working in the film industry (Dave as a makeup artist and Si as a location manager) and were united by their love of food and motorcycles.
Throughout their career, the best friends have earned a reputation as the friendly faces of TV cooking, with 31 different projects since they first debuted on the BBC in 2006.
In 2022, Dave Myers revealed that he had lost his famous beard as a result of undergoing chemotherapy for his cancer, while talking about it on his Agony Uncles podcast.
In the latest episode of The Hairy Bikers Go West, Dave and his co-star Simon ‘Si’ King explored the Wirral in Merseyside.
The statement continued: ‘I know Dave and his family would like me to thank everyone who has sent messages of support in recent times.
‘It meant a lot to him, his family and the entire team at The Hairy Bikers.
‘Sending you all so much love and gratitude for those simple acts of kindness, generosity and spirit. We are eternally grateful for them.
‘Can I ask you all for extra kindness and allow Lili, his wife, his family, his close friends and I some time and peace to process our enormous loss?
“I’m sure I’ll see you all soon.”
Following his diagnosis, Myers took a short break from work before filming his final show with King, in which they travel west across Britain, from Scotland to Devon.
King previously said the series, The Hairy Bikers Go West, which airs on BBC Two, would be one they would “always remember”.
The next episode of the series will air on March 5 and the weekly shows will continue until March 19.
Dave with his wife, Liliana Orzac, whom he met while filming the series in Romania. They married in 2011.
In the latest episode of The Hairy Bikers Go West, Dave and Si explored Lancashire.
During their trip, the couple reflected and Simon expressed his joy at being back in action.
He said: ‘It’s great to be back here with my best friend. 18 months ago we didn’t think we’d be back on our bikes roaming around Dave’s backyard and it’s wonderful that we are.”
Dave took a short break from work before filming the latest show, which sees them travel west across Britain, from Scotland to Devon.
Earlier this month, Si thanked Dave for making his latest series special, after being able to return to filming.
If he said: “It is a series that we will always remember, not that we will not remember others.”
“We are very privileged to do what we do and I think this one was particularly special overall because of Dave’s health and his sheer, absolute determination and love for what he does.
Si also shared this black and white photo of him sitting with Dave on a bench.
Si King and Dave Myers on their latest BBC cooking show, The Hairy Bikers Go West
Karen Hauer and Dave Myers performing during rehearsals for the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing 2013
“Especially continuing to do it while he was in treatment took extraordinary courage and energy, and it helps Dave and I not forget it.”
County Durham-born Si also said there was a “lovely moment on the first day of filming when Dave overtook me on the road on his bike”, proving it was “just like old times”.
He added: “The communications said, ‘Kingy, are you sure we’re getting out of here?'” That kind of dialogue was fantastic and it’s what we’ve done for the last 20 years. “It was really very emotional.”
In addition to his culinary adventures, Myers was well known for his warm appearance on Strictly in 2013, where he was partnered with Karen Hauer.
In one particularly memorable performance, Myers did a cha cha routine to Maroon 5’s song Moves Like Jagger.
TV chef Paul Hollywood said he was “gutted” to hear that Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers had died aged 66.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (C) and furry cyclists Dave Myers (L) and Si King (R) attend the British Food Fortnight Secondary Schools Competition at Clarence House, January 27, 2011.
Dave Myers and Si King The Hairy Bikers at the Basingstoke Food Festival in 2009
She left the audience in stitches with exaggerated moves in an extravagant silver shirt, before grabbing Hauer by the leg and dragging her across the dance floor.
His energetic dances were memorable for their exuberance and he was praised by then-judge Bruno Tonioli for being “entertaining”, but he ended up being ejected while tangoing to The Proclaimers’ I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) midway through the set. .
Before their cancer diagnosis, Dave and Si had been open about their own health problems – they lost six stone between them on The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight in 2012.
Myers was married to Liliana Orzac, whom he met while filming Hairy Bikers in Romania, and was stepfather to her two children, Iza and Sergiu, from a previous relationship.
In a post to her friends, Liliana spoke about her “fears” and “exhaustion” just days before Dave’s death.
Posting a photo of a luxurious bathroom, she talked about how important self-care is when going through difficult times.
Dave Myers and Si King enjoy a beer in London in 2006
Dave revealed he had lost his hair after chemotherapy treatment in 2022
The trainer and hypnotherapist said: ‘Will taking a hot bath remove all problems, dilemmas, fears or exhaustion? Of course not!
‘But… it’s very much part of a self-care action. Soooo…. I’m going to take a hot bubble bath! And I encourage you all to do small or big things that you enjoy for your well-being!’
In an emotional comment, she added: “Today is a tough day so I’m enjoying a little pampering.”
Dave and Liliana kept their personal lives incredibly private after marrying in 2011 in the star’s hometown of Barrow, Cumbria.
But thanking her carers with a special Christmas dinner as part of an episode of Hairy Bikers this Christmas, she spoke about how vital Liliana had been to her care.
Speaking about his cancer diagnosis, he said: ‘It has an impact on the family. It’s so difficult for my wife and my family, you know, that without knowing it, your future is completely upside down.
‘And I also think for my wife, it gave her some freedom away from me. It felt good to be able to give her time to herself, whether it was going to the gym or the spa, just to have some of her time, because it’s been all-encompassing.”