Dick Van Dyke jokes about his age ahead of 99th birthday: ‘Old enough to be Joe Biden’s father’

Dick Van Dyke jokes about his age ahead of 99th birthday: ‘Old enough to be Joe Biden’s father’

He’s lived for nearly a century.  On Thursday, Dec. 5, Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” shortly before his 99th birthday.  The “Mary Poppins” star, 98, will celebrate the milestone birthday on Dec. 13.  Coldplay musician Chris Martin was also on the show to chat about Van Dyke appearing in Martin’s … Read more

Dick Van Dyke, 98, takes dig at Donald Trump, says he’s fortunate he ‘won’t be around’ for the next 4 years

Dick Van Dyke, 98, takes dig at Donald Trump, says he’s fortunate he ‘won’t be around’ for the next 4 years

Dick Van Dyke considers himself fortunate he likely won’t survive Donald Trump’s second term as president. The Hollywood legend, 98, was seen out on Tuesday with his wife Arlene Silver, 52, when he responded to questions about the 78-year-old president-elect’s recent victory. Van Dyke, who turns 99 next month, said he’s grateful he “won’t be … Read more

Smiling Dick Van Dyke, 98, speaks out after missing Emmys, jokes he’s ‘praying’ he makes it to 99th birthday

Smiling Dick Van Dyke, 98, speaks out after missing Emmys, jokes he’s ‘praying’ he makes it to 99th birthday

Dick Van Dyke is keeping in good spirits after missing the Primetime Emmy Awards earlier this month. Fans have expressed concern about Van Dyke’s health since the legendary TV actor, 98, skipped the ceremony after being slated as a presenter. However, in the exclusive video obtained by The Post, the icon was all smiles as … Read more

Dick Van Dyke, 98, cancels public appearance after skipping Emmys: ‘Traveling’ is ‘more than he’s able to do at this time’

Dick Van Dyke, 98, cancels public appearance after skipping Emmys: ‘Traveling’ is ‘more than he’s able to do at this time’

He needs a spoon full of sugar.  Dick Van Dyke, 98, has canceled another planned public appearance after the “Mary Poppins” star first skipped the 2024 Emmys on Sept. 15. Van Dyke, who will turn 99 in December, was scheduled to appear at the three-day FanX event in Salt Lake City from September 26 to … Read more

Dick Van Dyke, 98, skips Emmys 2024 after being announced as a presenter

Dick Van Dyke, 98, skips Emmys 2024 after being announced as a presenter

Missing in action. Dick Van Dyke was absent from the 2024 Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night, despite previously being announced as a presenter for the ceremony. The 98-year-old was confirmed to be participating in the event by the TV Academy and ABC on the Emmys website on Sept. … Read more

Dick Van Dyke and wife Arlene Silver address their 46-year age gap: ‘Irrelevant’

Dick Van Dyke and wife Arlene Silver address their 46-year age gap: ‘Irrelevant’

Age is just a number for Dick Van Dyke. The iconic actor opened up about his marriage to wife Arlene Silver, whom he met at the 2006 SAG Awards, in a new interview. “I never approached a strange woman in my life,” Van Dyke, 98, told Entertainment Tonight. “She walked by and I jumped up … Read more

Dick Van Dyke opens up about his alcoholism battle: ‘I have to be careful’

Dick Van Dyke opens up about his alcoholism battle: ‘I have to be careful’

Dick Van Dyke got sober more than 50 years ago, but he still has to keep himself in check. The 98-year-old Hollywood legend appeared on Wednesday’s episode of the Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards Chatter” podcast, and was asked if he thinks the intense fame he experienced in the 1960s from his namesake sitcom led to him becoming an … Read more

Carol Burnett and Dick Van Dyke have emotional reunion at her handprint ceremony

Carol Burnett and Dick Van Dyke have emotional reunion at her handprint ceremony

It was a reunion of two icons.  Comedy giants and longtime friends Carol Burnett, 91, and Dick Van Dyke, 98 — both still going strong in their ninth decade — reunited on the red carpet Thursday. In photos, they look like they’re in high spirits, hugging and sharing smiles. They were gathered to celebrate as … Read more

Dick Van Dyke becomes oldest Daytime Emmy winner at age 98 for guest role on ‘Days of Our Lives’

Dick Van Dyke becomes oldest Daytime Emmy winner at age 98 for guest role on ‘Days of Our Lives’

 Dick Van Dyke has won a historic Daytime Emmy at age 98. The actor was honored Friday night as guest performer in a daytime drama series for his part as amnesiac Timothy Robicheaux on Peacock’s “Days of Our Lives,” making him the oldest Daytime Emmy winner. “I don’t believe this. I feel like a spy from … Read more

Julie Andrews gushes over ‘fit’ Dick Van Dyke on ‘Mary Poppins’: ‘Really gorgeous to look at’

Julie Andrews gushes over ‘fit’ Dick Van Dyke on ‘Mary Poppins’: ‘Really gorgeous to look at’

Julie Andrews certainly didn’t need a spoonful of sugar when she was working with Dick Van Dyke during their “daunting” rehearsals for “Mary Poppins.” The iconic actress, 88, applauded the “Bye, Bye, Birdie” star, 98, in Thursday’s “Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic CBS” special. The “Princess Diaries” actress happily recalled meeting Van Dyke … Read more

Dick Van Dyke is a one-man band as he dances ahead of 98th birthday

Dick Van Dyke is a one-man band as he dances ahead of 98th birthday

Dick Van Dyke is still dancin’. The TV and film legend was captured busting a move in a dressing room Friday on Instagram as he films his upcoming CBS special “Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic.” The “Bye Bye Birdie” star, who turns 98 on Dec. 13, looked dapper in a charcoal gray suit jacket … Read more

Dick Van Dyke, 97, gets goofy with wife during rare event appearance

Dick Van Dyke, 97, gets goofy with wife during rare event appearance

He’s taking a “step in time.” Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke and his wife, Arlene Silver, made a rare public appearance Sunday when the duo attended the Malibu Arts Commission’s “Dick Van Dyke – Moments in Time” exhibit, which featured several photographs that spanned the actor’s life. Captured by photographer Laura Johansen, the stills “chronicles the … Read more

Dick Van Dyke learns the ukulele: ‘It’s never too late to start something new’

Dick Van Dyke learns the ukulele: ‘It’s never too late to start something new’

This legendary entertainer is adding another talent to his already robust resume. Dick Van Dyke revealed Tuesday that he is learning to play the ukulele — at 97 years young. The “Mary Poppins” showman posted a video on Instagram showing himself and a friend as he embarks on his “first ukulele lesson” from instructor Melanie … Read more

Mary Tyler Moore’s ‘conflict’ with ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ co-stars revealed

Mary Tyler Moore’s ‘conflict’ with ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ co-stars revealed

“The Dick Van Dyke Show” was the pinnacle of TV sitcoms in the 1960s, however, tensions behind the scenes were not so funny. Late actress Rose Marie, who died in 2017, starred on the CBS comedy alongside icons Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore. Marie’s daughter, Georgiana “Noopy” Guy Rodrigues, recently got candid about … Read more

Dick Van Dyke channels ‘Mary Poppins’ role while shopping with wife Arlene Silver

Dick Van Dyke channels ‘Mary Poppins’ role while shopping with wife Arlene Silver

He’s ready for his close-up. Legendary film actor Dick Van Dyke and his wife Arlene Silver were spotted at a Santa Monica Target store on Tuesday buying a television after the Hollywood icon taped a guest role on “Days of Our Lives.” The 97-year-old actor — who wowed audiences earlier this year with a performance … Read more

Dick Van Dyke wishes for rain in eerie video months before car crash on slick road

Dick Van Dyke wishes for rain in eerie video months before car crash on slick road

Just five months before skidding into a gate in wet weather, Dick Van Dyke wished for it to rain. The “Mary Poppins” star was heard in October lamenting about the Los Angeles drought. “Is it ever going to rain?” asked Van Dyke, 97, as he backed his Lexus out of a parking spot in a … Read more

Dick Van Dyke, 97, says ‘beautiful young wife half my age’ keeps me going

Dick Van Dyke, 97, says ‘beautiful young wife half my age’ keeps me going

Dick Van Dyke is set to celebrate his 98th birthday later this year, and the Hollywood veteran shows no signs of slowing down. The “Mary Poppins” legend — who recently wowed crowds with a live performance on “The Masked Singer” — spoke out about defying the aging process in an interview with Yahoo, saying there … Read more

Dick Van Dyke performs on ‘The Masked Singer’ at age 97: ‘Weirdest thing I’ve ever done’

Dick Van Dyke performs on ‘The Masked Singer’ at age 97: ‘Weirdest thing I’ve ever done’

Spoiler alert! Dick Van Dyke proved that age is just a number as he left everyone speechless during the season 9 premiere of “The Masked Singer” Wednesday. The 97-year-old Hollywood legend was unmasked as the “Gnome” in what was described as the show’s “greatest reveal ever” as judge Nicole Scherzinger was in tears. The Tony, … Read more

‘An angel from God’: Dick Van Dyke hands cash to homeless people

‘An angel from God’: Dick Van Dyke hands cash to homeless people

Just call him jolly old Saint Dick. Dick Van Dyke was spotted Friday handing out money to homeless people looking for work at the Malibu Community Labor Exchange. The 96-year-old “Mary Poppins” star is allegedly a massive fan of the nonprofit and frequently returns to the spot to help those who are looking to find … Read more