DEVASTATING LOSS
Hairy Bikers sent haunting ‘one week to go’ message about event just days before Dave Myers’ tragic cancer death
Si King paid tribute to his 'best friend' in a moving statement
TV chefs the Hairy Bikers sent their fans a haunting "one week to go" message about a market event just days before Dave Myer's tragic death.
Dave's co-star Si King sadly confirmed today that his pal had passed away aged 66 after battling cancer since 2022.
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Si's sad post came just days after the BBC duo shared an Instagram message about a food market telling fans: "Less than one week to go now!"
The duo were promoting an event at Anarchy Brew in Newcastle, due to take place on March 2 and 3, featuring nearly 20 vendors.
Si and Dave posted: "Two days of amazing local scran alongside Anarchy Brew Co. live music during the late afternoon and into the evening of Saturday night!
"Donations will be collected for the Newcastle West End Foodbank across this coming weekend."
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Heartbreakingly the pair had also been seen in promo pics for Comic Relief, taking place in just over two weeks time.
The Hairy Bikers posted a picture of themselves in Comic Relief aprons sharing that they were "thrilled to be taking part in this year’s #RedNoseDay campaign" on March 15.
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Dave revealed in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with cancer.
The aggressive chemotherapy he underwent to combat the disease not only meant he had to learn to walk again but also made him lose his appetite.
Posting on Twitter today, Si told fans that Dave had passed away at home on Wednesday evening, surrounded by wife Lili, his family, pal David, as well as his Hairy Bikers co-star.
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He added: "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 follow. I will miss him every day and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime."
Adding a poignant final message to his friend, he said: "I wish you God’s speed brother; you are and will remain a beacon in this world.
My best friend is on a journey that for now, I can’t follow.
Si King
"See you on the other side. Love ya."
Dave and Si found fame as the Hairy Bikers more than 20 years ago.
The duo travelled around the UK, Europe and the wider world on their motorbikes - eating and cooking wherever they stopped.
Their latest BBC series, The Hairy Bikers Go West, started just weeks ago.
In the first episode, Dave told viewers it was "a dream come true" to be back on his motorbike.
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He added: "I wasn't sure I'd ever get back in the saddle again".
"There was a time I couldn't balance, I couldn't walk, I didn't think I'd be getting on a bike."
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Si King's heartbreaking statement in full
"Hi everyone, 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.
"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 follow. I will miss him every day and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime.
"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.
"I know Dave and his family would want me to thank all of you who sent messages of support in recent times.
"It meant the world to him, his family and all The Hairy Bikers team.
"I am sending you all much love and gratitude for those simple acts of kindness, generosity and spirit. We are eternally grateful for them.
"May I ask you all for one further kindness and allow Lili, his wife, his family, close friends and I some time and some peace to process our huge loss. I am sure I will see you all soon.
"Love Si x