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Caroline Young

The Fun Way Dick Van Dyke And His Family Celebrated His 100th Birthday: ‘It Went So Perfect’

Dick Van Dyke talking for Kennedy Center Honors.

Few pieces of good news this weekend could arguably top the fact the fact that legendary actor Dick Van Dyke just turned 100 years old on Saturday. The beloved performer was surrounded by family when he commemorated this incredible milestone and, of course, such an occasion included more than just some cake. While the family kept it low-key, they did put something fun together to make the day extra special, and I can’t imagine something more perfect.

Not only did Van Dyke's family honor his life, but also they found an incredibly sweet way to honor his decades-spanning career as a showman. Van Dyke’s wife, makeup artist Arlene Silver, who he met at the SAG Awards, organized a flashmob where dancers grooved to a melody of her husband's iconic songs. They also held a party in their home in Malibu, California. It was such a sweet idea and Van Dyke apparently loved it. Silver was ecstatic about how everything turned out, as she told People:

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