Hairy Biker Dave Myers’s wife shares tribute to ‘larger than life’ husband
The wife of Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has paid tribute to her “exceptional husband” after his death aged 66.
Myers died “peacefully at home” on 28 February, fellow motorcycle-riding chef and co-star, Si King, announced last week.
King, together with Myers’s wife, “Lili” Liliana Myers, family members and close friend, David, were “by his side”, a statement said.
Myers had first shared his cancer diagnosis 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 evening, describing him as an “exceptional husband, wonderful stepdad and loyal friend”.
She said 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 also described her late husband as an “amazing storyteller”, adding: “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 said she felt like she was “grieving with a whole nation… and this is something special” as she thanked fans for their “massive wave of love, compassion and care” shown to her, King and their families.
“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 post was shared with a picture of the couple, who met while Myers was filming Hairy Bikers in Romania.
It has so far been liked more than 55,000 times, with hundreds of people offering their sympathies and paying tribute to the much-loved television star in the comments.
Myers was, ‘in his own words, a creator, never a follower,’ his wife said. Pic: Ian West/PA
In an Instagram post announcing Myers’s death last 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 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.”
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Myers announced he had cancer on the Hairy Bikers – Agony Uncles podcast in May 2022, but did not specify what type he was suffering from.
He underwent chemotherapy, revealing how he had been too ill to walk and unable to ride his motorcycle due to being unsteady.
King and Myers’s latest series, The Hairy Bikers Go West, continues to air on BBC Two.
Myers also won over viewers while competing on Strictly Come Dancing with dance partner, Karen Hauer.
Hauer wrote on today’s Instagram post: “Love you Lil. Dave absolutely adored you. Sending all my love.”
Disgraced US film producer Harvey Weinstein is to be tried for a third time in a sexual assault case.
A jury in New York could not reach a verdict in June against the 73-year-old who was accused of raping actress Jessica Mann, and a mistrial was declared.
Judge Curtis Farber has said he wants the new trial to happen before the end of this year.
The same jury found Weinstein guilty in June of sexually assaulting former Project Runway production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006 and not guilty of assaulting Polish former runway model Kaja Sokola the same year.
Weinstein will be sentenced for the guilty verdict in Ms Haley’s case on 30 September.
He denied all of the charges. Throughout the retrial, his lawyers insisted the sexual encounters with his three accusers were “transactional” and “consensual,” and labelled the women as opportunists.
Weinstein was originally convicted of rape and criminal sexual act by the same court in 2020 and sentenced to 23 years in prison for the crimes.
Last year, however, New York’s highest court overturned the conviction, prompting Weinstein’s retrial this summer.
Weinstein was once one of the most powerful people in Hollywood – the co-founder of film and television production companies Miramax and The Weinstein Company, who produced films such as the Oscar-winning Shakespeare In Love, Pulp Fiction, and The Crying Game.
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In 2017, a series of sexual misconduct allegations against him propelled the #MeToo movement.
Some of those accusations later led to criminal charges and his convictions in New York and California.
Before the retrial, Weinstein was also serving a 16-year prison sentence after being found guilty of rape in California in December 2022. He has also denied this charge.
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Yungblud pays tribute to his hero Ozzy Osbourne as he opens up about ‘raw’ documentary Are You Ready, Boy?
Yungblud has told Sky News he hopes he can keep Ozzy Osbourne’s “spirit and energy” alive after performing at the metal legend’s final gig.
The singer-songwriter paid tribute to his hero at the premiere of his upcoming documentary, Are You Ready, Boy?, which he admitted had been an “uncomfortable” watch as it shows him at his most vulnerable.
It gives fans a glimpse behind the curtain during the process of recording live tracks from his fourth studio album, Idols, which topped the charts in June.
On stage at Back To The Beginning. Pic: Kazuyo Horie
Just a few weeks later, he was on stage at Back To The Beginning – Ozzy Osbourne‘s “final bow” reunion gig with Black Sabbath, held at Villa Park in Birmingham. The metal pioneer died less than three weeks later.
Yungblud, whose real name is Dom Harrison, performed a cover of Osbourne’s song Changes, and went on to release his version as a single, raising funds for the same charities as the concert.
Afterwards, Ozzy gifted him a cross which he keeps around his neck.
Ozzy on stage during his final performance. Pic: Ross Halfin
“Ozzy is everything to me, always has been,” he says. “And to be able to go on stage and honour my hero and sing that song to him, without knowing that they were his final days, was everything to me.
“I will try my best to keep that spirit and keep that energy alive. I love that guy. I got to know him personally at the end and I love that family. I’ve got nothing but love, always.”
Now, Harrison is getting ready for the release of Are You Ready, Boy?, which was filmed at the famous Hansa Studios in Berlin, the birthplace of albums including David Bowie’s Heroes and U2’s Achtung Baby!.
Are You Ready, Boy? is released later in August
Making music and all of his creative output he sees as “life or death”, he says in the film. “I mean, 100%,” he adds while on the red carpet. “I think that’s how I like to play, you know? I mean, red or black, every time.
“I love taking risks and this film is the most vulnerable I think I’ve ever been. It’s pretty uncomfortable for me to watch. I’ve seen it once, I’ll watch it tonight and probably never watch it again…
“I think in this day and age, it’s very easy for us to cut around things and make them palatable and digestible. I wanted to do something that would be raw and uncomfortable, and this is what came out.”
The film comes during an intense period for the star, who has just opened his own music venue and shop in London, and is also planning a world tour and the return of his own festival, Bludfest, in 2026.
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“I think it’s important for [fans] to know who I really am,” he says, of why he wanted to make the film. “I think 30 seconds on an Instagram video doesn’t quite cut it. It’s a fly-on-the-wall documentary… we didn’t have an overarching narrative at the start of it.
“I said, come with me for two weeks, roll the cameras and see what happens.”
The star also spoke about Bludfest, which he launched in 2024. The third event next year will be “bigger and better,” he says.
The festival was set up as he felt prices had become too expensive and he wanted to show it could be done differently.
“I had something to prove,” he says. “I think this festival was important… It made me sick, the price of tickets. And a lot of promoters, I don’t think, took me seriously.
“We made a massive statement and I will continue to do that. I love my community, I love my fanbase. They’re all I care about.”
Are You Ready, Boy? is out in cinemas on August 20 and 24
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