The spouse of Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has paid tribute to her “exceptional husband” after his loss of life aged 66.
Myers died “peacefully at home” on 28 February, fellow motorcycle-riding chef and co-star, Si King, introduced final week.
King, along with Myers’s spouse, “Lili” Liliana Myers, members of the family and shut pal, David, had been “by his side”, an announcement stated.
Myers had first shared his most cancers prognosis in May 2022.
Mrs Myers shared an emotional tribute to her “wonderful Dave” with the 354,000 followers of the Hairy Bikers Instagram account on Thursday night, describing him as an “exceptional husband, wonderful stepdad and loyal friend”.
She stated he was, “in his own words, a creator, never a follower”.
“My husband, David Myers, was a larger than life character and he did everything with passion, enthusiasm and generosity of spirit,” Mrs Myers wrote.
“His energy was endless when it came to cooking and talking recipes, or biking and talking bikes.”
She additionally described her late husband as an “amazing storyteller”, including: “And through his stories and TV appearances he was constantly inspiring and encouraging people to cook, travel, to live their life to the fullest.”
Mrs Myers stated she felt like she was “grieving with a whole nation… and this is something special” as she thanked followers for his or her “massive wave of love, compassion and care” proven to her, King and their households.
“I want you all to know that I have read every single message and comment that you sent… your stories about Dave, your feelings you shared with me, mean a lot – and my heart is filled with gratitude and love,” she wrote.
Dave Myers and Si King on their BBC cooking programme, The Hairy Bikers Go West. Pic: BBC handout
‘He touched so many hearts’
“It amazes me how many hearts he touched and how many people wanted to express their love for what Dave and Si have created for nearly 20 years,” Mrs Myers added in her tribute.
“I know the Hairy Bikers have been part of your living rooms for such a long time and I feel your loss as much as you feel mine!”
The publish was shared with an image of the couple, who met whereas Myers was filming Hairy Bikers in Romania.
It has to date been preferred greater than 55,000 occasions, with lots of of individuals providing their sympathies and paying tribute to the much-loved tv star within the feedback.
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 loss of life final week, King revealed his co-star’s “beloved wife” Mrs Myers “brought him so much happiness”, as did stepchildren Iza and Sergiu, “who Dave loved like his own”.
King added: “Personally, I am not sure I can put into words on how I feel at the moment.
“My finest pal is on a journey that for now, I can not comply with.
“I will miss him every day and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime.
“I want you god’s pace brother; you might be and can stay a beacon on this world. See you on the opposite aspect. Love ya.”
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Myers introduced he had most cancers on the Hairy Bikers – Agony Uncles podcast in May 2022, however didn’t specify what sort he was affected by.
He underwent chemotherapy, revealing how he had been too sick to stroll and unable to experience his bike on account of being unsteady.
King and Myers’s newest sequence, The Hairy Bikers Go West, continues to air on BBC Two.
Myers additionally received over viewers whereas competing on Strictly Come Dancing with dance associate, Karen Hauer.
Hauer wrote on immediately’s Instagram publish: “Love you Lil. Dave absolutely adored you. Sending all my love.”
Content Source: information.sky.com