Dave Myers shared specific funeral wishes years before death | LV6563K | 2024-03-03 21:08:01
Dave Myers spoke about what he'd wish to happen at his funeral 10 years earlier than his death aged 66.
The Hairy Bikers star passed away peacefully on February 28 with co-star Si King and his spouse Liliana Orzac by his aspect in the remaining moments.
Myers was recognized with cancer in 2022, however earlier than his unwell health, he had given thought to how family members might say goodbye.
He needed the day to begin with cocktails to assist funeralgoers.
'I'd like vodka martinis served earlier than a church service to get everybody loosened up,' he defined to Rob McGibbon for The Definite Article in the Every day Mail.
For the service, he imagined a 'studying of Blake's Innocence', and requested that his coffin was carried to the track, The Scorpions' The Greatest Is But To Come as it's 'a superb rock anthem to cheer everyone up'.
'Then Vaughan Williams' Lark Ascending to get them crying,' he continued.
'I'd favor a standard burial as I'm not eager on all that burning stuff.'
At the wake, the TV chef needed a 'feast of meat and potato pie and chips with some respectable wines'.
Myers hoped that folks remembered him as 'the bloke who had a go'.
Myers and King's collection The Bushy Bikers Go West is at present airing on BBC Two each Tuesday.
Within the penultimate episode aired earlier this week, Myers made a heartbreaking declaration whereas reflecting on their journey.
'It's been superb and the motorcycling has been superb, what can I say, it just feels so good to be alive,' he advised King.
King, 57, introduced the dying of his greatest pal with a press release on Instagram and shared his grief with followers.
'Personally, I am not positive I can put into words on how I really feel in the mean time,' part of the caption read.
'My greatest good friend is on a journey that for now, I can't comply with. I will miss him day-after-day and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime.
'I wish you god's velocity brother; you're and will stay a beacon on this world. See you on the opposite aspect. Love ya.'
Myers is survived by his wife Liliana Orzac and two step-children, Iza and Sergiu. The couple met in 2005, seven years after Myers misplaced his fiancé Glen Howarth to stomach most cancers.
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