TV chef ’s has been announced by his co-star and longtime close friend Si King.
Myers revealed he had been , but never revealed the type or much detail about it.
King penned a raw and gut-wrenching post about , reflecting that his best friend was ‘on a journey that for now, I can’t follow’.
He added that he had as he died, alongside the star’s family.
The duo had met in the 1990s ‘over a curry’ when they were both working in television production, before going on to become household names after The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook first aired on the BBC in 2004.
You can read Si King’s statement in full here:
‘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.
‘I know Dave and his family would want me to thank all of you who sent messages of support in recent times. It meant the world to him, his family and all The Hairy Bikers team.
‘I am sending you all much love and gratitude for those simple acts of kindness, generosity and spirit. We are eternally grateful for them.
‘May I ask you all for one further kindness and allow Lili, his wife, his family, close friends and I some time and some peace to process our huge loss. I am sure I will see you all soon.
‘Love Si x.’
The pair had managed to film a 2023 festive special together last year, where Myers admitted he .
In The Hairy Bikers: Coming Home for Christmas, the pair cooked for everyone from the medical staff who treated Myers to food producers who helped him fall back in love with food, as well as the loved ones who supported him ‘through his darkest days’.
Tributes for Myers and condolences for his family and for King have since come pouring in .
Commenting on King’s post on Instagram, Paul Hollywood wrote: ‘Gutted Si, this is terrible news! Love to all mate xx.’
The Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown also described Myers’ death as ‘heartbreaking’ news.
Sharing the Hairy Bikers’ post on X, she wrote: ‘Such heartbreaking news. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and Dave’s friends and family.’
‘Such a terrible and heartbreaking loss. Sending all my love to Dave’s family and friends. RIP Dave ❤,’ added TV presenter and stylist Gok Wan.
‘Oh Si!! I’m so so sad to hear this sad news x my heart goes out to you all xx,’ shared fellow chef Andi Oliver.
The official BBC Food account also wrote: ‘Sending love from the BBC Food family. A wonderful man and a very talented chef. RIP Dave xxx’
Many fans have also shared tributes to the TV chef, who presented several shows that combined cooking with a motorcycle travelogue alongside his best friend over the past 20 years.
‘This is such a shock. Thanks for being a source of entertainment for so long for Britain Dave, you were a national treasure,’ Rachel wrote.
‘Ride high Dave,’ Georgie added.
