Dick Van Dyke Cancels Appearance Due to Illness

Dick Van Dyke is a legend when it comes to classic American televison. This is due to his time on several shows, but especially his tenure on “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” Recently, the 99-year-old actor was scheduled to appear at a comedy event but had to cancel due to an illness. 

According to E! Online, the legendary actor was supposed to attend an event at the Vandy Camp in Malibu on June 28th. However, his wife, Arlene Silver, showed up instead to deliver the news that he would not be attending. 

Per PEOPLE, she told the group, “I have to inform you that Dick is not up to coming to celebrate with us today. I’m sorry.” Arlene continued, “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.”

Arlene also joked with the audience that she was “not the Van Dyke you’re expecting.” Luckily for the crowd, Dick Van Dyke appeared via a live stream, so event attendees still got a glimpse of the actor despite him being ill. 

Dick Van Dyke Remains Busy These Days

Dick Van Dyke began his illustrous acting career in the late 1950s. Notably, he appeared in an episode of “Joe & Mabel” in 1956. He was also later on the iconic “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” in 1960. However, it wasn’t until 1961 until he landed “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” which ran for 158 episodes. 

Of course, Dick Van Dyke is also an icon on the big screen. Notably, the beloved actor is known for playing Bert in the 1964 film “Mary Poppins.” His film career also includes “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” “Night at the Museum,” “Bye Bye Birdie,” and “Mary Poppins Returns.”

According to IMDb, the actor has won multiple Emmy awards. The latest came in 2023 for his four-episode arc on “Days of Our Lives.” He was also nominated for one in 2015 for his stint on “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.”

He Was Recently In a Coldplay Music Video

Dick Van Dyke appeared in Coldplay’s 2024 music video for “All My Love.” According to Variety, the music video was shot at the legendary actor’s home in Malibu. In it, he can be seen dancing, harking back to some of his most iconic movie roles. 

Directed by Spike Jonze and Mary Wigmore, “All My Love” functions as more of a short film. It also features a montage of footage of him, his family, as well as various interviews. 

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