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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dick Van Dyke's Wife Arlene Makes Bold Admission About Husband's Age
Dick Van Dyke is celebrating nearly 100 years of life with no signs of slowing down. The 99-year-old revealed during a Q&A with his wife, Arlene Van Dyke, at the Dick & Arlene Van Dyke Vandy Camp event over the weekend, that he and the late Ed Asner had been planning a remake of the classic comedy The Odd Couple before Asner's death in 2021 at the age of 91. "That would've been such fun, and we lost it. I've lost a lot of friends," the Mary Poppins star said. Arlene, 53, added, 'He's outlived everybody. That's the curse of living to almost 100.' Despite this, Dick remains upbeat, sharing that his secret to staying positive is simple: 'Well, life's been good to me. I can't complain.' The actor will turn 100 on December 13. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 The Odd Couple, which first premiered as a Broadway play in 1965, has been an iconic part of entertainment history. The story of Felix and Oscar, two polar opposites living together, was adapted into a movie in 1968, starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, and later into a popular TV series in 1970. As the Hollywood legend prepares for his 100th birthday in December, he shared with People at the event the reason why he's still performing: "I'm a ham. love it. I get a jolt of energy from an audience." Van Dyke's last birthday, however, was marked by a dramatic escape from a life-threatening situation. Last December, he found himself caught in the middle of a devastating Southern California wildfire that ravaged the Malibu area. The fires, which broke out on December 9, came close to he and Arlene's home, and in shocking footage from his front porch camera shown on the TODAY show, Van Dyke was seen being carried away from his home. Dick Van Dyke's Wife Arlene Makes Bold Admission About Husband's Age first appeared on Parade on May 25, 2025
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Dick Van Dyke, 99, reveals the heartbreaking ‘curse' of living to almost 100
Dick Van Dyke has experienced heartache in aging. The 99-year-old Hollywood legend spoke about how he's lost special people in his life during a recent Q&A where he reflected on Ed Asner's death in 2021 before they could make a remake of 'The Odd Couple.' 'That would've been such fun, and we lost it,' said Van Dyke, per People. 'I've lost a lot of friends.' Advertisement 8 Dick Van Dyke hosts the second 'Vandy Camp' to aid fire relief in Malibu on April 20. BACKGRID 8 Dick Van Dyke steps out in Malibu in April 2025. BACKGRID 8 Dick Van Dyke in 1960. Michael Ochs Archives Advertisement 'He's outlived everybody,' Van Dyke's wife, Arlene Silver, added at the event in Malibu, Calif. 'That's the curse of living to almost 100,' she shared. 8 Arlene Silver and Dick Van Dyke at the CBS Original Special 'Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic' in 2023. CBS via Getty Images But Silver, 53, also noted that Van Dyke is 'still so positive' despite the deaths of so many of his friends and former co-stars. Advertisement When asked how he maintains a positive outlook on life, Van Dyke replied, 'Well, life's been good to me. I can't complain.' The 'Mary Poppins' star has been married to Silver since 2012. 8 Arlene Silver and Dick Van Dyke at the AMD British Academy Britannia Awards in 2017. REUTERS Van Dyke revealed last month how the couple make their marriage work despite their 46-year age gap. Advertisement 'We get along so well,' he told People, as Silver added, 'We just care about each other so much.' 'Everybody said it wouldn't work,' Van Dyke recalled. 8 Dick Van Dyke on his sitcom in 1961. Courtesy Everett Collection Along with a happy marriage, Van Dyke has kept up a healthy lifestyle that he's said involves going to the gym multiple times a week. 'Somebody said, 'To what do you attribute your age and physical condition?' I've always exercised three days a week,' he shared in January on Ted Danson's podcast, 'Where Everybody Knows Your Name.' 8 Dick Van Dyke attends the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors in 2021. Getty Images 'We go to the gym still, and I think that's why I'm not stove up like my equals,' Van Dyke said. Danson, 77, told Van Dyke: 'I would go to the same gym you did, and if I got there early enough, I would see you literally work out on some weight machine. And then, almost like you were doing circuit training, you would not walk to the next machine, you'd dance. You literally danced to the next machine.' Advertisement 8 Dick Van Dyke at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2013. WireImage While his health is fine, Van Dyke faced a scary incident earlier this year when his home was threatened by the deadly Palisades Fire. He and Silver did not evacuate their $8 million house despite the blaze destroying other celebrity mansions in Malibu and adjacent areas. When the fires hit the couple's neighborhood, Van Dyke tried to crawl to the car to escape. Luckily, his neighbors came to his aid at the time.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver are still happy together after 13 years and say age is just a number
twitter Veteran actor Dick Van Dyke and his wife, Arlene Silver , recently opened up about their relationship, which has lasted more than a decade despite a significant age difference between them. The couple has often faced criticism due to their 46-year age gap, but they say they're proud of their bond and how strong it has remained through the years. As reported by People magazine, the couple celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary earlier this year. Van Dyke, who is now 99 and set to turn 100 in December 2025, said that many people didn't believe their marriage would last. He recalled how almost 'everybody' told him their relationship would not work because of their age difference. But he and Silver feel they've proven those doubts wrong. 'We get along so well,' the actor said at an event in Malibu on April 20. The couple was attending the second Vandy Camp, a fundraiser for wildlife support. Arlene Silver, who is 53, agreed with her husband, adding that their relationship works better than many where both partners are closer in age. She commented, 'It's eerie how well it works' and noted that some same-age couples don't even last as long. She emphasized that the two genuinely care for each other and support one another in everything they do. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like In Wien tragen Seniorinnen jetzt diese Sandalen Sandalen im Trend Undo Their love story began back in 2006 when they first met at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. At the time, Silver was working as a makeup artist. Van Dyke said that normally he was too shy to greet strangers, but something about Silver made him walk up to her and introduce himself. He remembered thinking there was something special about her and later felt confident that he was 'right' to trust that feeling. Before meeting Silver, Van Dyke had been in a long-term relationship with Michelle Triola for over 30 years until she passed away due to lung cancer. He began dating Silver in 2009, and the two married in 2012. Silver once revealed in a past interview that she didn't initially recognize Van Dyke as a famous actor, although he looked familiar. Despite that, they quickly formed a connection, and she said Van Dyke has always made her feel like she could achieve anything. She added that their relationship is built on mutual encouragement and love. Now, even with nearly half a century between them in age, Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver say their relationship is thriving. They continue to enjoy life together and support each other every step of the way.
Sky News AU
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'Everybody said it wouldn't work': Dick Van Dyke, 99, shares rare insight into the unexpected spark that defied a 46-year age gap with his wife Arlene Silver
Hollywood icon Dick Van Dyke has opened up about his relationship with his second wife, Arlene Silver, and why he chose to ignore warnings from friends when they first began dating. Van Dyke, 99, and Silver, 53, have been married since February 2012, and the movie legend says their bond remains unshaken despite their significant age difference. "Everybody said it wouldn't work," Van Dyke, who is just months away from his 100th birthday, told People. "We just get along so well." Silver agreed, saying: "Yeah, I mean it's like eerie how well it works. People the same age don't last." Van Dyke also recalled their first meeting backstage at the 2006 SAG Awards, where Silver was working as a makeup artist. "I never said hello to a strange girl in my life. I was too scared," he said. "But I was at a show backstage and she walked by, and for some reason, I just jumped up and said, 'Hi, I'm Dick'. There's something about her." In a previous interview with Entertainment Tonight in 2024, the Mary Poppins star said he didn't initially realise the age gap between them. "I had no idea she was half my age," he said. "Beautiful." "I was fortunate that I didn't grow up," he added. "We were meant to be." Before marrying Silver, Van Dyke was married to American television personality Margie Willett from 1948 to 1984. The couple had four children: Christian, 74, Barry, 73, Stacy, 69, and Carrie Beth, 63, all older than his current wife. Van Dyke was later in a long-term relationship with actress Michelle Triola, which lasted 35 years until her death in 2009. Though the pair never married, her passing became a significant turning point in Van Dyke's relationship with Silver. "Arlene would come by after work and bring me food. She was such a support, I fell in love," he told People in 2013. Now based in Malibu, the couple narrowly avoided losing their home in the devastating January wildfires. They've since turned their focus to helping others by raising money for the Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Foundation (LAEPF) Community Brigade through their monthly event, Vandy Camp, held at Aviation Nation Dreamland. In March, funds from the event supported relief efforts for the Palisades Fires. Showing no signs of slowing down- something he credits to having a much younger wife- Van Dyke stated that he would like to keep working and eventually win an Oscar. Already, he has been the recipient of five Primetime Emmys, a Tony, a Grammy, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "I've got one of everything except an Oscar," he said.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dick Van Dyke, wife Arlene Silver proud of their relationship despite 46-year age gap
Actor Dick Van Dyke , who will turn 100 in December this year, has revealed that when he tied the knot to Arlene Silver , 53, almost "everybody" told him that this marriage "wouldn't work". However, the couple have proven naysayers wrong, despite the 46-year age gap between them. The couple celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary earlier this year and have claimed that they continue to "get along so well," People magazine reported. Dick Van Dyke talks about age gap The Dick Van Dyke Show star and Silver talked about their love story with the news outlet during their second Vandy Camp event in Malibu on April 20. This was held to raise money for wildlife relief efforts. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Historic Figures Who Were Actually Photographed Gloriousa Undo Claiming that their marriage was going on smoothly, Van Dyke said, 'We get along so well'. Silver added that the two of them just like to care about each other "so much". The 99-year-old actor stated that when the two of them got married, several people did not believe that their relationship would work out because of the huge age gap between them. Live Events Van Dyke said everybody used to tell them that it "wouldn't work'. To this, his partner added that it was like "eerie how well it works." She stated that people, who are of the same age, "don't last.' Also Read : Tiger King finds his king: Joe Exotic marries fellow inmate Jorge Flores, continues to serve 21-year prison sentence How did Van Dyke and Silver meet each other? Van Dyke and Silver first met each other during the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards in 2006. At that time, Silver used to work as a make-up artist. Prior to this, Van Dyke was romantically linked to Michelle Triola for more than three decades. She later died after a long battle with lung cancer. Thereafter, he started dating Silver in 2009. He is also believed to have hired her for several other projects. Sharing insights about their first meeting ever, Van Dyke said that he used to feel scared and never said hello to a stranger girl in his entire life. But when he saw Silver for the first time, he instantly started liking her. He said that he was backstage at an event when he first saw Silver walk by and "for some reason, I just jumped up and said, 'Hi, I'm Dick'." According to him, there was something about her that caught his attention, adding that he was completely "right" about it. Silver shared that Van Dyke has always made her feel like she can do anything in her life. She stated that the two of them are 'very supportive of each other'. During a 2013 interview, Silver said that she initially did not know who Van Dyke was when they met each other. She stated that she knew him, but couldn't recall how she recognised him. Also Read : CPP payments up to CAD $1,433 to be disbursed in Canada; check if you are eligible FAQs 1. When did Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver get married? They tied the knot in February 2012 after knowing each other for nearly six years. 2. Who was Dick Van Dyke's first wife? Van Dyke first got married to Margie Willett in February 1948 on the Bride and Groom radio show. They had four children together, while he earlier called her late ex-wife as "earthy and artistic".
