'rest well'
Dave Myers’ Strictly partner Karen Hauer pays tribute to late Hairy Bikers star saying ‘you taught me to have fun’
Si was by Dave's side when he passed away at home
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has paid tribute to her former dance partner Dave Myers following the shock news of his death.
The pro dancer, who came seventh with Dave in the dance competition back in 2013, thanked him for “teaching her how to have fun” in a heartfelt statement.
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Alongside a video of them on the dance floor, Karen wrote: “Dave. You taught me how to have fun and to take on the day with a big Smile.
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“Rest well my dear friend. I’m going to miss you so much.”
Dave's devastated side kick Si King broke the tragic news today and expressed his heartbreak with a touching statement about losing his best friend.
The beloved TV chef had battled cancer since 2022, bravely updating fans about his illness.
Si told fans how Dave had passed away at home with his family and himself beside him.
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Dave and Si had been friends for over 30 years and found fame together as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo.
It comes as...
- Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has died aged 66
- Dave had been hard at work just a week ago
- The chef bravely revealed his cancer battle
Trying to express his loss, Si wrote: "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.
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"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."
Tributes from famous friends
Fellow TV chef James Martin paid tribute, writing: "I am lost for words, a very special man…"
The Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown shared the Hairy Bikers' post on X and wrote: "Such heartbreaking news. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and Dave's friends and family".
This Morning's Instagram account paid tribute to Dave and Alison Hammond remarked: "So sad! Such a lovely man, RIP!"
TV chef Paul Hollywood said he was "gutted" to hear the news, and wrote: "Gutted Si, this is terrible news! Love to all mate xx."
TV presenter and stylist Gok Wan also described it as a "terrible and heartbreaking loss" on the post.
"Sending all my love to Dave's family and friends. RIP Dave", he added.
Si King's heartbreaking statement in full on Dave Myers
" 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."
Best friends
Dave started his working life as a make-up artist and first met Si in 1995 while working on a TV drama called The Gambling Man.
Their first TV appearance together was The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook in 2004, which was part cooking show and part travel programme and in the first episode the duo rode the length of Portugal.
Subsequent shows included The Hairy Bikers Ride Again, The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour Of Britain, The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best, The Hairy Bikers' Cook Off and Hairy Bikers: Best of British.
They have published more than 25 cookery books.
The pair documented their weight loss in Hairy Dieters: How To Love Food And Lose Weight, when they embarked on a campaign to lose two-and-a-half stone in three months, and comfortably passed their targets.
In January 2014, they launched The Hairy Bikers Diet Club, which includes recipes and tips to help people to live a healthier life, while not starving themselves.
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Dave and Si are currently on TV in the BBC Two series The Hairy Bikers Go West, which started earlier this month.
In the show they travel down the west coast from Scotland to Devon.
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