The spouse of Bushy Bikers star Dave Myers has paid tribute to her “distinctive husband” after his demise aged 66.

Myers died “peacefully at house” on 28 February, fellow motorcycle-riding chef and co-star, Si King, introduced final week.

King, along with Myers’s spouse, “Lili” Liliana Myers, relations and shut good friend, David, have been “by his facet”, an announcement stated.

Myers had first shared his most cancers analysis in Could 2022.

Mrs Myers shared an emotional tribute to her “great Dave” with the 354,000 followers of the Bushy Bikers Instagram account on Thursday night, describing him as an “distinctive husband, great stepdad and dependable good friend”.

She stated he was, “in his personal phrases, a creator, by no means a follower”.

“My husband, David Myers, was a bigger than life character and he did all the pieces with ardour, enthusiasm and generosity of spirit,” Mrs Myers wrote.

“His power was infinite when it got here to cooking and speaking recipes, or biking and speaking bikes.”

She additionally described her late husband as an “superb storyteller”, including: “And thru his tales and TV appearances he was always inspiring and inspiring folks to cook dinner, journey, to dwell their life to the fullest.”

Mrs Myers stated she felt like she was “grieving with a complete nation… and that is one thing particular” as she thanked followers for his or her “large wave of affection, compassion and care” proven to her, King and their households.

“I would like you all to know that I’ve learn each single message and remark that you simply despatched… your tales about Dave, your emotions you shared with me, imply lots – and my coronary heart is stuffed with gratitude and love,” she wrote.

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only Undated BBC handout photo of Si King and Dave Myers in their BBC cooking programme, The Hairy Bikers Go West. 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. Issue date: Thursday February 29, 2024.
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Dave Myers and Si King on their BBC cooking programme, The Bushy Bikers Go West. Pic: BBC handout

‘He touched so many hearts’

“It amazes me what number of hearts he touched and the way many individuals needed to specific their love for what Dave and Si have created for almost 20 years,” Mrs Myers added in her tribute.

“I do know the Bushy Bikers have been a part of your residing rooms for such a very long time and I really feel your loss as a lot as you are feeling mine!”

The publish was shared with an image of the couple, who met whereas Myers was filming Bushy Bikers in Romania.

It has up to now been preferred greater than 55,000 instances, with a whole lot of individuals providing their sympathies and paying tribute to the much-loved tv star within the feedback.

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Dave Myers arrives at the Specsavers National Book Awards at the Mandarin Hotel.in London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday 3 December, 2012. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire
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Myers was, ‘in his personal phrases, a creator, by no means a follower,’ his spouse stated. Pic: Ian West/PA


In an Instagram publish asserting Myers’s demise final week, King revealed his co-star’s “beloved spouse” Mrs Myers “introduced him a lot happiness”, as did stepchildren Iza and Sergiu, “who Dave liked like his personal”.

King added: “Personally, I’m not certain I can put into phrases on how I really feel in the mean time.

“My finest good friend is on a journey that for now, I can not comply with.

“I’ll miss him each day and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime.

“I want you god’s velocity brother; you’re and can stay a beacon on this world. See you on the opposite facet. Love ya.”

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Myers introduced he had most cancers on the Bushy Bikers – Agony Uncles podcast in Could 2022, however didn’t specify what sort he was affected by.

He underwent chemotherapy, revealing how he had been too ailing to stroll and unable to experience his motorbike as a consequence of being unsteady.

King and Myers’s newest collection, The Bushy Bikers Go West, continues to air on BBC Two.

Myers additionally gained over viewers whereas competing on Strictly Come Dancing with dance accomplice, Karen Hauer.

Hauer wrote on immediately’s Instagram publish: “Love you Lil. Dave completely adored you. Sending all my love.”

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