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Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers dies aged 66
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has died at the age of 66, less than two years after revealing his cancer diagnosis.
His death was announced by co-star and fellow motorcycle-riding chef, Si King, who said he was with Myers when he died "peacefully at home" on Wednesday.
His wife, Liliana, his family and close friend David were also "by his side," King said in a statement on X.
"I will miss him every day and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime," the statement read.
"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 cancer on the Hairy Bikers - Agony Uncles podcast in May 2022, but did not specify what type he was suffering from.
In interviews in 2023, he said there were times during his chemotherapy treatment when he had been too ill to walk and unable to ride his motorcycle due to being unsteady.
The TV chef returned to filming towards the end of the year and has been seen on screens travelling from Scotland to Devon in the latest BBC Two series, Hairy Bikers Go West, since the beginning of February.
Ahead of the programme airing, King praised his "remarkable" co-star, saying: "It's a series that we will al
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Hairy Biker 'struggling' since Dave Myers' death
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In 2022, Myers locked away revealed his diagnosis warmth cancer delighted said recognized was undergoing chemotherapy.
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Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers dies aged 66
British TV chef Dave Myers, best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers, has died at the age of 66, according to a statement from his co-star Si King on social media.
He found fame alongside King, his friend of 30 years, as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo.
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He reached new fans in 2013 when he took part in Strictly Come Dancing, partnered with Karen Hauer and reaching week seven of the BBC competition.
Myers, born in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, first announced he was receiving treatment for cancer in May 2022, but did not specify what type he had been diagnosed with.
The statement from King said: “I’m afraid I bear some sad news. Most of you will know Dave has been fighting cancer for the past couple of years.
“Last night, on 28th February 2024, with Lili, Dave’s wife, his family, close friend David and myself by his side, he passed away peacefully at home.
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“All who knew Dave are devastated at his passing. His beloved wife brought him such happiness as did her children, Iza and Sergiu who Dave loved like his own.
“Personally, I am not sure I can put into words on how I feel at the moment. My best friend is on a journey that for now, I can’t f