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Daily Mail
11 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Late Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers' widow reveals agonising guilt over his death in rare TV interview - and the harrowing ten-word question that still haunts her
Late Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers ' widow opened up about her agonising guilt over his death in rare TV interview on Friday's episode of Lorraine. Liliana Orzac, 57, appeared on the ITV show to chat to step-in host Ranvir Singh, 47, about her new book Dave and Me. TV legend Dave passed away in February 2024 aged 66, two years after his cancer diagnosis. Speaking about her loss, Liliana spoke about her grief and told Ranvir: 'It's an enormous thing to hear, that you have cancer, when you hear that, you don't fully understand the consequences of the treatment or the journey that is coming after that word. 'The stepson hospital corridors, the shattered dreams, the plans that you had for the future that are not going to be there anymore. 'The "What should I do? Should I do this? Should I do that"... 'And then afterwards, you're beating yourself up for thinking "I should have, I could have, I would have"...' 'The guilt the partner has left behind?,' Ranvir pointed out. 'And the guilt, the guilt you haven't done enough, and how could I let this happen in my care?' Liliana said of the questions that still haunt her. Dave shot to fame in 1980s and is best known for being one half of the Hairy Bikers, with his best pal chef Si King, 58. Over 20 years, the pair presented a number of TV shows including The Hairy Bikers Cookbook, Hairy Bikers' Best of British: Series Two and he Hairy Bikers Go West. The pair have also released a number of cookery books, as well as an autobiography. Dave and Liliana tied the knot in 2011 after meeting while filming Hairy Bikers. 'He loved life so much,' Liliana said of her husband. 'He was an inspiration for a lot of people. 'When I met him I was a little bit skeptical about things, I come from a different upbringing, I grew up with limitations imposed on us. 'I loved Dave's freedom of thinking, Dave's freedom of travel, Dave's freedom of expressing himself. 'Our first communication was through emails...' Ranvir pointed out that they met at a hotel during a shoot during the first series of Hairy Bikers. Liliana explained: 'A little hotel that I was managing. They stayed at the hotel and I helped them with locations in the area... 'I was really really fortunate to be in the position to help the, knowing the local area and the contacts, they needed to film something meaningful for the area and representative of the area. 'And we kept in touch by emails. 'He was sending me these beautiful emails from all over the world travelling in first and second series. 'I got these beautiful emails talking about Turkey and the spaces, India and the smells and the colorful India, the penguins of Patagonia, it was magic I read every time in his emails. 'He captured me with that for me it was a dream to travel, but for him it was a reality. 'I was seeing the world through his eyes. It was quite magical. 'Then we met, I met the kindness, the side of him, he was such a beautiful soul and so warm and caring, he was the first man to cook for me!' On February 29 2024 it was revealed that Dave had died as Si revealed. The chef announced he was receiving treatment for cancer in May 2022 and bravely kept the public up to date with his progress in a series of emotional TV specials He died on February 28 2024 with his family and friends by his side. In his heart-wrenching statement 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.' Lorraine airs weekdays from 9am on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Dave Myer's widow reveals unexpected conversation with late star in final days
Lili Myers, wife of the late Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers, shared insights into their final days together and their unique relationship. Dave Myers died of cancer in 2024 at the age of 66, two years after his diagnosis. Lili recounted a surprising moment in his final, sedated days when he responded, "I'm not going anywhere," reflecting his enduring spirit. The couple met in Romania in 2005, developing a long-distance pen pal relationship before Lili moved to the UK and they married in 2011. Lili reflected on their 20-year relationship, stating that Dave taught her how to live and emphasizing that a successful relationship is made, not found.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Hairy Biker Dave Mysers' widow details TV star's determined message in final days
Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Lili Myers, the wife of late Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers, has recalled the details of an unexpected conversation they shared in his final days. Myers, who was one part of the TV star duo with Si King, died of cancer aged 66 last year after being diagnosed in 2022. Together, Myers and King made countless BBC shows that merged their love of cooking and motorbikes. Myers met Lili in the Romanian hotel Casa Lurca in 2005, when the Hairy Bikers were in the country to film their debut series, The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook. Speaking to The Times, Lili revealed Myers spent the days leading up to his death sedated and unresponsive. She assured him that if he needed to go, she would be alright, to which he surprisingly responded: 'I'm not going anywhere.' Lili continued: 'At the back of his mind, there was always something cooking, always the next project. So I take it like that, 'I'm not going anywhere.' 'But do you know something? It will sound weird, but I feel him everywhere. He's not gone. There are little things happening in the house; things come and go and disappear and reappear.' open image in gallery Dave Myers's widow Lili has detailed an unexpected conversation between them in the days leading up to his death ( PA ) She said that Myers, who was known for his zealous personality, was a grown-up 'with the spirit of a five-year-old'. Recalling their first meeting, she said that he began to call her for 30 seconds or a minute at a time. They later became pen pals, with Myers sending 'funny, funny emails, describing the world through his eyes'. 'It was a beautiful thing. Gentle,' she said. 'Nothing was pushed, nothing was forced.' After many long-distance phone calls – from India, Myers once ran up a £1,600 phone bill – Lili moved to Myers' home in Barrow-in-Furness and they married in 2011. The couple had no children but Lili had a son and a daughter from her previous marriage. Myers received his cancer diagnosis while he and Lili were driving through Normandy to their second home in the Pays de la Loire region in 2022. He underwent chemotherapy and less aggressive treatments, but by 2023 the treatments were no longer working. open image in gallery Myers and Lili attending the TV Choice Awards 2017 ( Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment ) 'How lucky am I to have experienced 20 years with him? ' Lili said. 'To have had the impact that he had on my life. He taught me a lot of things. I learnt how to live.' Of their unlikely romance, she added: 'People are waiting for the right one to arrive in their lives so they can be happy. No. There's no right one. 'You make it right for yourself first, that you're the right one, and then you can match and make things work with the other one, your pair.'
BBC News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Dave Day 2: Hairy Biker Myers would be 'humbled' by support
TV chef Dave Myers would be "very, very humbled", one of the organisers behind next weekend's Dave Day 2 charity event has of bikers are again expected to ride to Barrow, in Cumbria, as they did last year in celebration of the 66-year-old who died after being diagnosed with than £127,000 was raised for charity by that inaugural on Saturday and Sunday includes a concert and a charity football match with tickets priced £10 for each event. A food bank collection is also being organised with people asked to take one non-perishable raised this year will be donated to Cancer Care North West and Childline. Jason Woodcock - known as Woody - told BBC Radio Cumbria: "We're running round like the proverbial, but it's fantastic."Lots of people are getting really excited and we're looking forward to doing it again."If we can get as many bikers as last year we'll be very happy."The bikes arriving will be a spectacle in itself considering the numbers and the locals have come out again offering accommodation and back gardens for people to stay in."There's a lot to look forward to and fingers crossed the weather's on our side." Asked what Myers would think of the festivities, which last year saw a procession from London led by his fellow Hairy Biker Si King, Mr Woodcock said: "He'd be very, very humbled."He was a fantastic man and what you saw on telly with both him and Si was exactly what they're like in real life."He'd find it hilarious and wonder what all the fuss was about."I think the biggest thing Dave would've been really proud of is I've had more than 100 people contact me over the last year to say Dave Day has inspired them to get on a motorbike and take their test."That's amazing for us to get people into biking." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE 'Dave became too ill to speak. Losing his hair made him feel repellent. We both knew what was coming and I had to make a decision...' With extraordinary bravery, Hairy Bikers widow LILI MYERS reveals the story of his cancer battle for first time
It's early morning and I'm taking my dog for a walk. The spring sun is beginning to rise and the air is crisp, bringing my senses back to life after another broken night's sleep. The night times are the most difficult. It's been three months since my husband Dave Myers died and, while the days are busy enough for me to push my thoughts and feelings aside, at night I'm alone, with nowhere to hide.
