The "which famous person died today" thread

Sadly, Dave Myers, one half of the excellent Hairy Bikers has passed away at just 66.

I thought he was recovering from his cancer but don’t know at this point whether that was the cause of his death.

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I have a large selection of their cookbooks and always enjoyed watching the camaraderie between the two of them on their various shows.

For me, best of all, was the fact that they always looked like they were thoroughly enjoying everything they did together and their recipes were never overly pretentious.

Apparently his best mate, and fellow Hairy Biker - Si King, was at his bedside when he passed away … very sad.

RIP Dave
 
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Sam Armstrong said:
Sadly, Dave Myers, ne half of the excellent Hairy Bikers has passed away at just 66.

I thought he was recovering from his cancer but don’t know at this point whether that was the cause of his death.View attachment 108534
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Sam Armstrong said:
Sadly, Dave Myers, ne half of the excellent Hairy Bikers has passed away at just 66.

I thought he was recovering from his cancer but don’t know at this point whether that was the cause of his death.View attachment 108534
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Awful news RIP
 
Sam Armstrong said:
Sadly, Dave Myers, ne half of the excellent Hairy Bikers has passed away at just 66.

I thought he was recovering from his cancer but don’t know at this point whether that was the cause of his death.View attachment 108534
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Sad news. Am enjoying what has become his last series travelling the west coast. Like others said, thought he was recovering, but guess this was his final hurrah and he said that he was proud they were doing this series.

They were never the best chefs around, but their warmth and friendship always shone through and most people could idle an hour away watching these two genuinely love each others’ company, whilst raising a few laughs and some decent grub.
 
Alan Harper's Tash said:
Sad news. Am enjoying what has become his last series travelling the west coast. Like others said, thought he was recovering, but guess this was his final hurrah and he said that he was proud they were doing this series.

They were never the best chefs around, but their warmth and friendship always shone through and most people could idle an hour away watching these two genuinely love each others’ company, whilst raising a few laughs and some decent grub.
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Makes you realise the effort he put into this current series, still dragging his bike around with him. Like you say, easy watching for an hour or so, true friends, Si will feel like he's lost half of himself. Rest easy Dave.
 
Alan Harper's Tash said:
Sad news. Am enjoying what has become his last series travelling the west coast. Like others said, thought he was recovering, but guess this was his final hurrah and he said that he was proud they were doing this series.

They were never the best chefs around, but their warmth and friendship always shone through and most people could idle an hour away watching these two genuinely love each others’ company, whilst raising a few laughs and some decent grub.
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Totally agree that they were always likeable and seemed down to earth, and demistyfied cooking and stripped it of pomposity.
And I swam in London Fields Lido at the same time as Si a few years back and we had a friendly chat between lengths. Even though his face may be hairy, the rest of his body certainly isn't. A case for trade description????
 
Alan Harper's Tash said:
Sad news. Am enjoying what has become his last series travelling the west coast. Like others said, thought he was recovering, but guess this was his final hurrah and he said that he was proud they were doing this series.

They were never the best chefs around, but their warmth and friendship always shone through and most people could idle an hour away watching these two genuinely love each others’ company, whilst raising a few laughs and some decent grub.
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Very sad that, I’ve watched every programme the HB’s did, always enjoyed them, two very creative guys from Television who met at the BBC, their bromance shone through, his mate will be gutted. RIP fella, no more pain.
 
Sam Armstrong said:
Sadly, Dave Myers, one half of the excellent Hairy Bikers has passed away at just 66.

I thought he was recovering from his cancer but don’t know at this point whether that was the cause of his death.

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I have a large selection of their cookbooks and always enjoyed watching the camaraderie between the two of them on their various shows.

For me, best of all, was the fact that they always looked like they were thoroughly enjoying everything they did together and their recipes were never overly pretentious.

Apparently his best mate, and fellow Hairy Biker - Si King, was at his bedside when he passed away … very sad.

RIP Dave
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FFS NOOOOOOOO !! The Hairy Bikers were two halves of a whole - RIP Dave Myers - what a lovely man who didn't seem to have a bad bone in his body - will miss you
 
I never watch cookery programmes but from the clips I saw the Hairy Bikers just come across as nice, ordinary guys. A nice relief from the world of “celebrities”.

Despite not really knowing them, the words of Si King are really moving.

“My best friend is on a journey that for now, I can't follow.”

RIP Dave Myers
 
heslops barnet said:
Richards Lewis from Curb your Enthusiasm has died……. Great foil for Larry
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Larry David Pays Tribute to Richard Lewis: ‘Like a Brother to Me … the Funniest Person and Also the Sweetest’

"Curb Your Enthusiasm" creator and star Larry David offered a tribute to his co-star and fellow comedian Richard Lewis, who has died of a heart attack.
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Friends for life those two. Probably what made their on screen personas so good together on Curb.
 
heslops barnet said:
Richards Lewis from Curb your Enthusiasm has died……. Great foil for Larry
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Jeez, today’s a bit shit.

I was googling him the other day as I thought he’d already passed away so was surprised to see him turn up again in Curb Your Enthusiasm. I remembered then it was just news last year he had a terrible illness, Parkinson’s.

Lived a full life.

RIP Richard Lewis.
 
Sam Armstrong said:
Sadly, Dave Myers, one half of the excellent Hairy Bikers has passed away at just 66.

I thought he was recovering from his cancer but don’t know at this point whether that was the cause of his death.

View attachment 108534

I have a large selection of their cookbooks and always enjoyed watching the camaraderie between the two of them on their various shows.

For me, best of all, was the fact that they always looked like they were thoroughly enjoying everything they did together and their recipes were never overly pretentious.

Apparently his best mate, and fellow Hairy Biker - Si King, was at his bedside when he passed away … very sad.

RIP Dave
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I loved the episode where they went to Bury Market and sampled the world famous Bury Black Pudding.
R.I.P Dave.
You will be sadly missed.
 
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