Lifelong Legacy: Dick Van Dyke Stuns Fans As He Nears His 100th Birthday

As Dick Van Dyke nears his 100th birthday, the Hollywood star has remained committed to celebrating joy and humor, MorningHoney.com is reporting. “I hope for making people laugh for 75 years,” Van Dyke said. “I’ve been in the business 75 years. I can’t believe that I’m still here and performing.”

After winning a Creative Arts Emmy for “Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic,” he expressed his desire to be remembered for bringing joy through laughter. “I’m looking for work if anybody has,” Van Dyke quipped.

At 98, he has remained active in the entertainment industry. The Hollywood legend advised younger actors to persevere through challenges and maintain confidence in themselves.

“You have to stick with it,” Van Dyke said. “You’re gonna go through hard times and a lot of auditions … but you have to stay with it. Be patient if you’ve got the confidence in yourself, and it’s very important to believe that you can do it.”

Van Dyke praised his wife, Arlene Silver, who supported him during the award ceremony. He was quick to exalt her qualifications as a producer of the special.

“The young lady who got this award, you may think of the word nepotism and I would understand it, but this lady got the job all by herself as producer of the Dick Van Dyke special because she knows me inside and out, and knows how I work, and don’t take no sass from anybody,” Van Dyke said.

Van Dyke recently shocked fans with new work, including his presence on “The Masked Singer” and an upcoming film called “Capture the Flag.” Despite having nearly a century of life behind him, the star has continued to put out quality work.