Dave Myers, one half of the popular British cooking duo the Hairy Bikers, passed away peacefully in February 2023 at the age of 66. Myers, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2022, was surrounded by his co-star Si King and his wife Liliana Orzac. Orzac is now the sole shareholder of Myers’ production company, Sharpletter Limited, which had £1,407,338 in the bank according to the latest statements on Companies House. Myers was also a director of Hairy Bikers Television Limited, which has net current assets of £114,715 as of 2023.
The couple met while they filmed a series of the Hairy Bikers in Romania in 2006, where Orzac was employed at a hotel. They tied the knot in 2011, with Myers becoming stepfather to her two children, Izabelle and Sergiu Orzac. After his death, Orzac thanked fans as she paid tribute to her late husband online alongside a photo of them in happier times.
In a statement, Orzac said:
“I will never be able to thank you all enough for the massive wave of love, compassion and care that you have shown towards me, Simon and our families in these past days since Dave passed.
“I want you all to know that I have read every single message and comment that you sent… your stories about Dave, your feelings you shared with me mean a lot and my heart is filled with gratitude and love.
“It amazes me how many hearts he touched and how many people wanted to express their love for what Dave and Si have created for nearly 20 years. I know the Hairy Bikers have been part of your living rooms for such a long time and I feel your loss as much as you feel mine!
“My husband, David Myers was a larger than life character and he did everything with passion, enthusiasm and generosity of spirit. His energy was endless when it came to cooking and talking recipes, or biking and talking bikes.
“An amazing storyteller! And through his stories and TV appearances he was constantly inspiring and encouraging people to cook, travel, to live their life to the fullest.
“An exceptional husband, wonderful stepdad, loyal friend and in his own words, a creator, never a follower.
“I feel I’m grieving with a whole nation… and this is something special.”
Myers’ death is a huge loss to the world of food and television. He was a talented chef and a passionate advocate for home cooking. He will be deeply missed by his fans and loved ones.
