Dave Myers' emotional words to best pal Si King about 'living for today' before tragic passing
29.02.2024 - 16:19
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Beloved TV chef Dave Myers, one-half of the Hairy Bikers, has sadly passed away at the age of 66.
His best friend and co-star Si King announced the news earlier today.
The pair, known for their beards, motorcycles and cooking, became famous two decades ago, reports the Mirror.
Dave "passed away peacefully" with Si and his loved ones by his side on Wednesday, February 28.
Just a few weeks ago, the comedy duo returned to our screens with their new series The Hairy Bikers: Go West.
On the show, Dave spoke honestly to Si about his thoughts on death and how his outlook had changed since being diagnosed with cancer.
He said you never know "what's around the corner" and that you should always "live for today".
In a heartfelt chat, he told Si: "One thing I'd say is you have to live for today, don't live for tomorrow because you don't know what's around the corner. It could be a double-decker bus. Live for today and don't worry so much. I've always been a silly worrier. Big stuff I'm alright, but I worry about the daft stuff. But now I'm learning, I'm like, 'Come on Myers get it in perspective!"
He added: "But cancer - there's nothing that kicks you in the teeth like that."
In a different segment of the same programme, Dave was all smiles, saying it was 'good to be alive'.
In one of his last TV appearances before his death, he beautifully said: "It's been glorious. The motorcycling's been glorious. What can I say? It feels so good to be alive."
When Dave announced his cancer diagnosis to the public in May 2022, he decided to keep many of the details private.
Speaking with the Guardian that year, he said he purposefully didn't share this news "because everybody then goes Googling, everybody becomes an amateur doctor... And I don't want to