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Time of India
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Mary Poppins' star Dick Van Dyke pulls out of fundraiser; ‘illness' cited as reason—find out what happened
99-year-old actor recently pulled out suddenly from a fundraising event, citing that he was suffering from some illness, worrying fans. As soon as the news spread, fans of the veteran actor started expressing their worry over the matter online. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Dick Van Dyke pulls out of hosting event According to Express, Dick Van Dyke pulled out of a musical fundraising event that he and his wife were all set to host. On June 28, the star pulled out of the Vandy Camp event in Malibu that was being held at the Arlene & Dick Van Dyke Theater. During the event, his wife, Arlene, continued with the program as planned and even explained why the 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' actor could not be present at the event. She shared during the event that 'I have to inform you that Dick is not up to coming to celebrate with us today. I'm sorry.' She also joked with the audience that she might not be the Van Dyke that the audience was expecting. She continued explaining during the event, citing that 'When you're 99 and a half years old, you have good days and bad days, and unfortunately, today is not a good day for him, and he's sick that he can't be here.' She ended her speech by saying that she's sure that the actor will recover quickly and will join the next event 'in person' as well. Arlene thanks her husband for his support and love Arlene also went on about how her husband is also the reason that she can get on stage confidently. She delved into how, almost a year ago, this would've been impossible for her to do. On the other hand, in the past year, with the help of Van Dyke, she was able to push herself out of her comfort zone again and again.
Hindustan Times
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dick Van Dyke pulls out of Malibu comedy event last minute: Here's why
Dick Van Dyke, 99, had to miss a public appearance over the weekend due to illness. He was scheduled to co-host 'Vandy Camp' at the Arlene & Dick Van Dyke Theater in Malibu on June 28. The event was expected to be a light-hearted gathering celebrating comedy and community. However, as People reported, Van Dyke had to bow out at the last minute. His wife, Arlene Silver, 53, addressed the audience at the event. She informed them that the beloved actor wasn't feeling well enough to attend. Dick Van Dyke missed the 'Vandy Camp' event due to illness, as confirmed by his wife Arlene Silver. (Photo by Amy Sussman / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) 'I have to inform you that Dick is not up to coming to celebrate with us today. I'm sorry. When you're 99 and a half years old, you have good days and bad days,' she said. Despite his absence, she added she was hopeful about the future. 'I'm pretty confident Dick will be at the next Vandy Camp,' she said. Van Dyke's health concerns and cancelled events Van Dyke's health has kept him from public events before. In September 2024, he was scheduled to attend FanX in Salt Lake City. But just before the event, organizers released a statement: 'We are sorry to announce that Dick Van Dyke is not able to travel to FanX. He expresses his gratitude to all of those who continue to support him, but at almost 99 years of age, traveling and interacting with thousands of people is more than he is able to do at this time,' US Weekly reported. That same sentiment has been echoed by Silver during previous events. Speaking to fans earlier this year, she said Van Dyke's longevity comes with emotional challenges. Van Dyke reflects on his old age Van Dyke has reflected openly on the downside of growing older. He once told fans he had hoped to remake The Odd Couple with his late friend Ed Asner. 'That would've been such fun, and we lost it. I've lost a lot of friends,' he said. Silver added that her husband had 'outlived everybody' he once knew. 'That's the curse of living to almost 100,' she remarked. Still, Van Dyke hasn't lost his sense of humor. Ahead of his 99th birthday in December 2024, he joked to Page Six, saying he was 'praying I make it.' To mark his milestone birthday, Van Dyke appeared in a Coldplay music video for 'All My Love.' The video was shot at his Malibu home. Speaking to the BBC, he said, 'I'm acutely aware that I could go any day now, but I don't know why it doesn't concern me. I'm not afraid of it. I have the feeling that I'm gonna be alright.' ALSO READ: Dick Van Dyke, 98, is thankful he 'won't be around' to 'experience' four years of Trump administration FAQs Why did Dick Van Dyke miss the Malibu event? He was unwell and unable to attend due to illness. What did Arlene Silver say about his health? She told fans, 'You have good days and bad days.' Did Van Dyke attend FanX 2024? No, he also had to cancel due to travel being too demanding. How did Van Dyke mark his 99th birthday? He appeared in a Coldplay music video filmed at his Malibu home.
New York Post
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Dick Van Dyke, 99, sparks health concerns after dropping out of comedy event last-minute
Even legends need a sick day. Dick Van Dyke, 99, had to skip a comedy event this weekend after coming down with an unspecified illness. The 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' star was scheduled to host his musical fundraising event, Vandy Camp, on Saturday, June 28, but canceled his appearance at the last minute, according to People. Advertisement 5 Dick Van Dyke had to skip a comedy event this weekend after coming down with an unspecified illness. BACKGRID His wife, Arlene Silver, announced the news at the Arlene & Dick Van Dyke Theater at Malibu High School. She explained that Van Dyke was not having a 'good day.' 'I have to inform you that Dick is not up to coming to celebrate with us today. I'm sorry,' Silver, 53, told the audience after introducing herself as 'not the Van Dyke you're expecting.' Advertisement 'When you're 99 and a half years old, you have good days and bad days, and unfortunately, today is not a good day for him, and he's sick that he can't be here,' she added. Van Dyke ended up attening the show via livestream, and Silver said that she was 'pretty confident' he would be at the next Vandy Camp event 'in person.' 5 His wife, Arlene Silver, announced the news at the Arlene & Dick Van Dyke Theater at Malibu High School on Saturday. BACKGRID Advertisement Elsewhere during the event, Silver emphasized her husband's passion for the musical fundraiser and explained that Vandy Camp is more than 'just Dick Van Dyke.' 'It is a celebration of your childhood, all of our childhoods, the music that's in the fabric of all of us,' she said. 'Dick Van Dyke is a big part of that.' Silver also gushed about Van Dyke and their musical group, the a cappella quartet the Vantastix, for providing her with 'so much confidence to be able to stand up here right now.' 5 'When you're 99 and a half years old, you have good days and bad days, and unfortunately, today is not a good day for him,' Silver said. BACKGRID Advertisement 'I would never be able to do this maybe, like, a year ago, but I've had so many experiences pushing myself out of my comfort zone, and right now I'm out of my comfort zone,' she said. 'But I have to wear my big girl pants and hold the reins without Dick here as the safety net that he's always here with me,' Silver added. Van Dyke and Silver, a makeup artist, first met at the SAG Awards in 2006 and married in 2012. They discussed their surprising 46-year age gap back in April. 5 Van Dyke ended up attening the show via livestream. Courtesy Everett Collection The 'Dick Van Dyke Show' legend has insisted that he has no plans of slowing down even despite turning 100 later this year. 'I'm a ham. I love it. I get a jolt of energy from an audience,' he said during another Vandy Camp event in April. But living so long also has its downsides. 5 Van Dyke has insisted that he has no plans of slowing down even despite turning 100 later this year. CBS via Getty Images Advertisement 'I've lost a lot of friends,' Van Dyke lamented earlier this year while discussing the 2021 death of his late friend Ed Asner. 'He's outlived everybody,' Silver added at the time. 'That's the curse of living to almost 100.' Still, the entertainment legend isn't complaining. 'Well, life's been good to me,' Van Dyke acknowledged. 'I can't complain.'
