Dick Van Dyke, 99, Skips Out on Comedy Event Due to Illness
- Dick Van Dyke, aged 99 and a half, was unable to attend the Vandy Camp event on Saturday at Malibu High School due to illness.
- His wife, Arlene Silver, explained that his advanced age brings good and bad days, and today was not a good day for him to participate.
- Silver delivered an emotional speech, stepping into a leadership role alone, and encouraged fans to share their support for Van Dyke who watched via livestream.
- Van Dyke expressed in a video, “I’m acutely aware that I could go any day now but I don’t know why it doesn’t concern me,” while affirming, “I have the feeling that I’m gonna be alright.”
- Vandy Camp continued as planned celebrating comedy and circus arts, with Silver confident Van Dyke will return for the next event, reflecting his enduring enthusiasm despite health challenges.
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