US EditionDick Van Dyke Turns 100 Crediting Daily Ritual for Keeping Him Youthful
Van Dyke credits his wife Arlene Silver for his vitality, highlighting their shared joy in singing and dancing, with a 46-year age gap noted by media.
- Celebrating 100 years, Dick Van Dyke credits wife Arlene Silver for his youthful spirit, saying he 'feels about 13.'
- Van Dyke met Silver at the SAG Awards in 2006, soon hiring her for events before they married in 2012 after she built a Hollywood makeup artist career.
- The couple shares public moments online, frequently posting affectionate Instagram posts dated March 2, 2019 and June 7, 2021, while Van Dyke's four adult children have publicly welcomed Silver.
- Van Dyke's long career continues to define his public legacy, with roles in Mary Poppins and The Dick Van Dyke Show making him a national treasure and Silver praising his good health.
- His late-career appearances have prompted reflections that Van Dyke’s Coldplay music video appearance at age 99 inspires many people over 60 to remain playful with age.
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