Dave Myers’ wife Liliana shares heartbreaking tribute to ‘her wonderful brave man’ after Hairy Bikers star’s death

DAVE Myers' wife Liliana has shared a heartbreaking tribute to "her wonderful brave" husband.

Hairy Bikers co-star Si King revealed the TV chef had died aged 66 after fighting cancer for the past couple of years.

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Dave was married to Liliana Orzac, whom he met while filming Hairy Bikers in Romania.

He was said to be gobsmacked after first setting eyes on Liliana.

The couple lived together in Kent before moving to Staffordshire last summer.

Liliana has now paid a loving tribute to her "brave man" sharing several pictures of Dave on Facebook.

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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
• Heartbroken fans have paid tribute to Myers
• Myers was stunned after meeting his wife Liliana

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She said: "Rest in peace, my love. My wonderful, brave man! Till next time we meet!"

The coach and hypnotherapist also posted a photo of a solitary candle.

Dave, born in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, first announced he was receiving treatment for cancer in May 2022, but did not specify what type he had been diagnosed with.

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.

"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."

Dave found fame alongside Si, his friend of 30 years, as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo.

Rest in peace, my love. My wonderful, brave man! Till next time we meet!

Liliana Myers

His co-star announced the tragic news in a statement, prompting a flurry of emotional tributes from celebrity friends and fans alike.

Posting on Twitter, Si said: "Hi everyone, 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."

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.

In the first episode, Dave told viewers it was "a dream come true" to be back on his motorbike.

He added: "I wasn't sure I'd ever get back in the saddle again".

"There was a time I couldn't balance, I couldn't walk, I didn't think I'd be getting on a bike."

The pair's final post was shared just yesterday and saw them smiling as they sat close together in the sunshine, while Dave held onto his biker helmet.

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