Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers’ huge fortune has been revealed following his tragic death aged 66.
The TV chef passed away last week with his friends and family by his side, two years after he revealed he was undergoing treatment for an unspecified type of cancer.
Dave’s production company, which he owned with wife Liliana Orzac, was worth £1.4m and made a profit of £200,000 in the previous 12 months, accounts filed on January 31 reveal.
Meanwhile, Hairy Bikers Television, which he owned with co-star Si King, was worth £92,000 – bringing the late star’s overall fortune to almost £1.5m.
Dave, who is survived by wife Liliana and her two children Izabelle and Sergiu, died last Wednesday and sparked an outpouring of tributes from across the TV industry.
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers ‘ huge fortune has been revealed following his tragic death aged 66 (pictured 2018)
The TV chef passed away last week with his friends and family by his side , two years after he revealed he was undergoing treatment for an unspecified type of cancer (pictured 2023)
In accounts filed January 31 Dave’s production company, which he owned with wife Liliana Orzac (pictured together in 2018) was worth £1.4M and made a profit of £200K in the previous 12-months
Si King and Dave Myers in their final BBC cooking programme, The Hairy Bikers Go West
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 last Wednesday with his family and friends by his side, colleague and lifelong friend Si revealed.
Together the Hairy Bikers produced 30 cookbooks, ranging from perfect pies to veggie feasts, one pot wonders and comfort food.
The Hairy Bikers’ Great Curries is a bestseller on Amazon and received fantastic reviews from the Great British Food Magazine and Easy Food.
Strictly dancer Karen Hauer – who Dave partnered on the show in 2013 – said she was ‘heartbroken’ by the news as she posted a broken heart emoji.
Devastated fans paid tribute to the unlikely star, who first appeared on our screens in 2006 alongside his TV partner and racked up more than 30 separate projects, also selling 6million copies of their 30 cookery books.
Si announced the news of Dave’s sad passing in a heart-wrenching statement on Thursday: ‘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.’
Meanwhile his and co-star Si King’s Hairy Bikers Television was worth £92K – bringing the lates star’s overall fortune to almost £1.5M
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. Pictured: Dave and his wife Liliana
Si announced the sad news in a statement released on social media, saying he would miss his friend ‘every day’
The beloved duo first met when they were both working in the film industry – Dave as a make-up artist and Si as a locations director – and bonded over their love of food and motorbikes.
Over their career the best friends built up a reputation as the friendly faces of TV cooking, with 31 separate projects since they first debuted on the BBC in 2006.
The statement continued: ‘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.’
Following his diagnosis, Myers briefly took a break from work before filming his last show with King, which sees them travel west across Britain from Scotland to Devon.
King previously said that the series, The Hairy Bikers Go West, which is airing on BBC Two, would be one they would ‘always remember’.
Reacting to the news, BBC chief content officer Charlotte Moore said: ‘Everyone at the BBC is incredibly sad to hear this news.
‘Dave made cooking a truly joyful adventure and he shared that joy with millions.
‘The public loved him and his unique partnership with Si. Together they made every viewer feel like a friend.
‘More than that he was simply a lovely man. Our thoughts go out to his family and many friends.’
Announcing the news, Si wrote: ‘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’ (the pair pictured in Dave’s last photos in February)
In 2022 Dave Myers revealed he’d lost his famous beard as a result of undergoing chemotherapy for his cancer, while speaking on his on his Agony Uncles podcast
Si also shared this black and white photo of him sitting with Dave on a bench
On the latest episode of The Hairy Bikers Go West, Dave and his co-star Simon ‘Si’ King explored the Wirral in Merseyside
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers (right) previously announced he was being treated for cancer
Dave Myers and Si King The Hairy Bikers at the Basingstoke Festival of Food in 2009
Karen Hauer and Dave Myers performing during rehearsals for the BBC programme Strictly Come Dancing 2013
Meanwhile, Saturday Kitchen viewers were left in tears over the weekend after the BBC show paid tribute to Dave.
As tributes have poured in all week, the cooking show shared its own montage of Dave’s best bits as host Matt Tebbutt honoured the star.
Speaking to the camera at the beginning of the show, Matt made the emotional address as he began: ‘Now as I’m sure you know, this has been a very sad week as we lost someone very close to the show. Dave Myers who was one half of the Hairy Bikers, along with Si King.
‘They’ve been on the show countless times over the last 18 years and even hosted it a few times. We were privileged to have Dave back in the studio last October, after he was recovering from another round of treatment.
‘He then bravely got back on his bike and continued with his TV life with Si. But sadly cancer took him from us far too soon.’
Matt then revealed the show plans to air a whole show dedicated to Dave at a later date.
He continued: ‘We hope to stage a full tribute show for Dave in due course but here is a little montage to remind you why we loved him so much.’
The montage captured the star’s sense of humour and abundant energy throughout his many appearances on the show.
In the hilarious clips, one showed Dave struggling to get a pudding out of a bowl as it collapsed on the plate.
Another saw Dave showcasing his singing talents as he belted out Don’t Cry For Me Argentina in one memorable episode.
Si and Dave’s strong friendship was also clear as Dave kissed his pal on the cheek as they displayed their effortless camaraderie.