Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers emotional final plea to pal Si King weeks before tragedy
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers shared a heartbreaking plea to his friend and co-star Si King before dying of cancer in February.
Dave Myers signs off for final time on Hairy Bikers Go West
Before his death in February, Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers had been open with fans about his cancer journey after revealing his diagnosis in 2022.
The beloved TV chef was celebrated during a huge remembrance procession dubbed Dave Day with bikers journey across his hometown of Barrow, Cumbria today (June 8).
Despite his illness, the 66-year-old was able to film the last series of the hit cooking show alongside his co-star and close friend Si King.
Reflecting on their final few on-screen moments, Si said: “We've done it, but more importantly he's done it.
“He's my mate but I love him like family, like a brother, and I'm lost for words. It's quite remarkable what he's done.”
In an earlier episode before his death, Dave said: “Who knows what the future holds but for the moment I'm living in the present, and it's pretty fine."
The late star also shared a final plea with Si and encouraged him to be in the present and live in the moment.
He stated: “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 stupid worrier. Big stuff I'm alright, but I worry about the daft stuff.”
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Dave tragically added: “But now I'm learning, I'm like, 'Come on Myers get it in perspective,’ but cancer - there's nothing kicks you in the teeth like that.”
In another clip from Hairy Bikers Gone West, the chef smiled and declared it was “good to be alive”.
During his final TV appearances before his death, he shared: “It's been glorious. The motorcycling's been glorious. What can I say? It feels so good to be alive.”
As Dave decided not to disclose the details of his diagnosis, he revealed it was “because everybody then goes Googling, everybody becomes an amateur doctor".
“And I don't want to be judged, yet,” as he added to The Guardian: "A huge inconvenience is the best way to describe it."
