6 days Ago By Katie-Ann Gupwell
The wife of late Hairy Biker Dave Myers has issued a heartfelt update to fans about how life can be "distressing". Myers, a cherished English TV chef and presenter, gained fame through the Hairy Bikers series with Si King, and charmed the nation with his stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013. Over a year since his passing, Liliana Myers took to Facebook to reveal her emotional struggle with loss.
She bravely discussed how people navigate grief differently, sharing her own challenges and moments of struggle. Liliana wrote: "Everybody goes through loss in their lives, it’s in our human path, and dealing with it isn’t a linear process. It’s messy and distressing on many levels.
"When you’re facing loss, you have to reach deeper than your mind can go. You have to lean into love, faith, hope, meaning and purpose — and hold on to them like your life depends on it. "Some days will feel almost unbearable; others a little lighter.
Find what is meaningful for you and hold on to it, because that is what carries you forward." She added: "Your responsibility to yourself is to find out who you are in relation to the world, what makes you unique and what gifts you have to give..
. and use that as a source of your work. "And if you can just keep moving — from one day to the next, and then the next — little by little, a new version of yourself will begin to emerge.
" The culinary journey of The Hairy Bikers first began with The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook, which was filmed in part in Romania. It was here that Myers met the woman who would become his wife; she was a hotel worker during his visit. Their love story unfolded with time as connections remained strong - even with distance.
Then a visit to the UK deepened their bond into romance. Recalling a poignant memory from 2021 , his partner recounted: "I was blown away by one tiny little thing. He picked me up from the airport.
It was about midnight and he opened the fridge and he said, 'What do you want me to cook for you?' "I'd never ever in my life had a man cook for me. So that was the very first thing that just hit me. I was visiting as a friend, but from that moment on my heart just melted.
" Myers passed away at the age of 66 last year, leaving a void that's been felt widely. Since Liliana has spoken out about her grief, the public has rallied around her, with countless messages of support pouring in on social media. One person replied: "You are doing well, sending love to you and all the family.
I’m sure Dave is so proud of the way you are sharing your journey. It gives hope to so many." Another said: "Beautiful words written by a special, kind lady with a beautiful heart.
Sending you love and huge hugs Liliana Myers. I hope you're doing OK." A third replied: "Lovely words Liliana.
One day at a time. Life goes on and we all deal with it as best we can. There is no right or wrong way.
" Meanwhile, a fourth also commented: "Thank you, I needed your words of wisdom today. You are a truly remarkable, warm-hearted lady. Bless you Liliana.
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