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Dick Van Dyke's "Death Timeline" Cited by the Star Himself Prior to 100
At a Malibu fundraiser for his arts endowment and museum, Dick Van Dyke, 99, joked about his upcoming 100th birthday and shared reflections on his long career and health.
- Attending the Vandy High Tea, Van Dyke joked he was 'not officially a hundred until December' and that it would be 'funny if I didn't make it,' as he approaches 100.
- Dick Van Dyke, actor and comedian, approaches his centennial milestone on Dec. 13 with humor, reflecting that `if I had known I was going to live this long, I would’ve taken better care of myself.`
- Earlier this year Van Dyke canceled a fan event due to illness, and people close to Van Dyke described him as frailer with good and bad days, hoping he reaches 100 but fearing he may not.
- Award records and public statements point to a lasting legacy, as Dick Van Dyke has won six Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and last year became the oldest Daytime Emmy winner while inspiring younger generations.
- Recently, Dick Van Dyke, actor and cultural advocate, remains active with projects like Coldplay’s 2024 'All My Love' video and promoting causes such as homelessness and arts education, alongside his wife Arlene Silver.
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Dick Van Dyke Nears 100, Cracks Hilarious Joke About Making It to His Birthday
I sometimes get bummed out thinking about how few people from the bygone years of Hollywood are left. Fortunately, one of them still on this mortal plane is the legendary Dick Van Dyke.Even wilder, he's closing in on his 100th birthday.In fact, he's just two months shy of the big 1-0-0, and he was out with his wife at the Vandy High Tea event at the Vandy Manor in Malibu, Calif., according to People.Van Dyke, who is one of the greatest comic act…
Dick Van Dyke recently attended a charity event in California, and joked about his iconic 100th birthday, to be held later this year, in December.
Dick Van Dyke's "Death Timeline" Cited by the Star Himself Prior to 100
Dick Van Dyke, a legend whose charm spans generations, recently drew attention not for a new performance but for a quip with a touch of self‑deprecating humor about his own mortality. At the Vandy High Tea event in Malibu, Calif., the actor had fans laughing — and pausing — when he riffed on his upcoming 100th birthday. Credit: ABC Promotional Image “That’s right. I’m not officially 100 until December. Two months. Two months. It’d be funny if I …
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