Dave Myers obit

Dave Myers, ‘Hairy Bikers’ Star, Dies at 66

Myers and his long-time friend Si King entertained Britain with their TV shows and cookbooks for the past two decades. 

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Dave Myers, best known as one-half of The Hairy Bikers — Si King makes up the other half — has died. He was 66.

King shared on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday that Myers died “peacefully at home” Wednesday night, following a years-long battle with cancer.

“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,” he wrote. “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.”

Myers, born on Sep. 8, 1957, in Barrow-in-Furness, England, worked in a steelworks as a student to help finance his higher education in Fine Arts. He later joined the BBC as a make-up artist, specializing in prosthetics.

He then met King — who would become his long-time friend and co-star — on the set of a TV drama in 1995. They went on to entertain Britain with their TV shows and books for the past two decades, drawing a massive fan base for their unique mix of foodie expertise, humor and motorbike enthusiasm. In total, they have written more than 30 cookbooks.

Myers and King’s first TV appearance together as the duo The Hairy Bikers was in 2004’s The Hairy Biker’s Cookbook. They have since appeared in several spinoffs, including Hairy Bikers Go West, Hairy Bikers: Route 66, The Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure and more.

In 2013, Myers also performed on the 11th season of Strictly Come Dancing with partner Karen Hauer, who shared in a tribute, “You taught me how to have fun and to take on the day with a big Smile. Rest well my dear friend. I’m going to miss you so much.”

Myers revealed in 2022 that he was undergoing treatment for cancer but didn’t share many details about his diagnosis.

In his post, King continued, “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.”

He added, “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.”