THIS Morning hosts Rochelle Humes and Andi Peters expressed their shock and upset as they learnt of Dave Myer’s death on today’s show.
The TV chef, best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers, has died at the age of 66 – his co-star Si King shared the news on social media.
Returning from an ad break, Rochelle started: “That has kind of taken all of our breaths away this morning, hasn’t it?"
"It really has, Quite shocking because such a ball of energy," added her co-host Andi.
Rochelle continued: "Everyone who knows him, or works on this show, he bounces in, he’s a ball of positivity and just really really sad news to hear this morning."
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Nick Ferrari, who was on today's show to discuss the news, said: "The incredible thing is the energy that he brought, he could bring such entertainment and humour.
"it was his sheer energy and positivity and of course that relationship, that TV producers dream of that you would find two people, it just burnt through in whatever he did."
The beloved TV chef had battled cancer since 2022, bravely updating fans about his illness.
Myers and King found fame as the Hairy Bikers more than 20 years ago.
The duo travelled around the UK, Europe and the wider world on their motorbikes - eating and cooking wherever they stopped.
Their latest BBC series, The Hairy Bikers Go West, started just weeks ago.
Myers revealed his cancer diagnoses on the Hairy Bikers - Agony Uncles podcast in May 2022, but did not specify what type he was suffering from.
Later that year, he told BBC Radio Cumbria the toll his diagnosis had taken on his wife.
He said: "It is enormous pressure on Lil my partner.
"But Si was the one who drove us around for a week, hospital to hospital. London in and out, in and out.
“There was a week when Lil had to go away. So Si came to see me, and take me to the hospital and he batch cooked for my freezer.
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"The first lot of chemo I had was really severe. And by the second lot my hair came out. So that was it.
"It was, ‘Lil get the clippers’. The Hairy Bikers or not, for anybody it’s not nice."
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."
