A WIRRAL fishmonger has paid tribute to Hairy Biker Dave Myers following the news of his death.

TV chef and one-half of the Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers died aged 66, his co-star and “best friend” Si King announced today (Thursday, February 29).

Myers, born in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, first announced he was receiving treatment for cancer in May 2022, but did not specify what type he had been diagnosed with.

As part of their new series, The Hairy Bikers Go West, chefs Dave Myers and Si King visited the Seafood Shack in West Kirby during episode four which aired on Tuesday (February 27).

This seven-part series, sees the boys reunite to travel down the west coast of the UK.

The episodes, which started on February 6, saw their journey begin on the west coast of Scotland and journey through Lancashire and Merseyside before continuing to North Wales, Bristol, and finally Devon and Dorset.

Tuesday’s episode saw the pair pay a visit to fishmonger and deli The Seafood Shack based on Dee Lane in West Kirby where they met owner West Kirby-born, Guy.

Guy showed Dave and Si his collection of fish including Cornish hake, john dory, brill, and wild sea bass from West Kirby, informing them that the wild basses on offer are the most local fish.

Guy, who has worked in restaurants since he was 15-years-old, explained to the bikers how he had “always been interested in cooking” as he cooked freshly caught scallops in a homemade salted chili parsley butter for them to try.

Following the news of Dave’s passing, Guy, paid tribute to a “genuine, funny and top chef”.

Guy told the Globe: “It's heart breaking news - sending our love to Dave & Si's families. It was fantastic to finally meet the biker boys.

“I loved every minute of the visit although I was nervous!

“I’ve followed them from the early days, bikes, books banter and great TV. Genuine, funny and top chefs too.”

Also paying tribute to Dave was Wirral-born Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood who said he was “gutted” to hear about Myers’ death, adding: “This is terrible news! Love to all mate xx.”

BBC chief content officer Charlotte Moore said that everyone at the BBC was “incredibly sad” to hear the news of his death.

“Dave made cooking a truly joyful adventure and he shared that joy with millions”, she added.

“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.”