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Dick Van Dyke: The 99-year-old’s everlasting appeal — and the iconic role he had to turn down

IN FOCUS: As he approaches his 100th birthday, the cherished performer is still uniting generations. Kevin E G Perry looks back at a staggering career that stretches from World War II radio performances to ‘The Masked Singer’, a record-breaking Emmy win and a Coldplay video

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Dick Van Dyke’s secret to a long life? Not being angry

IN FOCUS: As Dick Van Dyke gears up to celebrate his centennial birthday this month, Ellie Muir explores how his life as an optimist has kept him going

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Dick Van Dyke enjoys two hour singalong days before 100th birthday

Dick Van Dyke delighted fans with stories and songs from Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang and more at a charity event days before he turns 100.

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Dick Van Dyke explains why he and his wife Arlene never had problem with their 46-year age gap: ‘I’m infantile’

The ‘Marry Poppins’ star married his wife in 2012

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'Blind And Deaf' Dick Van Dyke Admits the End Is Near, Lives 'In The Moment'

Dick Van Dyke, 99, opens up on aging, facing the end of life, staying optimistic, and leaving a lasting legacy through his children's songs.

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Dick Van Dyke reveals secret to longevity ahead of 100th birthday

‘Mary Poppins’ star, 99, celebrates his birthday December 13

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Dick Van Dyke reveals he turned down James Bond offer: ‘Have you heard my British accent?’

Actor reflected on his career, from highlights to missed opportunities, ahead of his 100th birthday in December

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Dick Van Dyke jokes about not making it to his 100th birthday in December: ‘It’d be funny’

The 99-year-old actor’s birthday is December 13

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'It'd be funny if I didn't make it': Dick Van Dyke jokes about his upcoming 100th birthday

Mary Poppins icon Dick Van Dyke says it would be "funny" if he doesn't reach his 100th birthday in December.

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99-year-old legend Dick Van Dyke pulls out of event at last minute after health scare, fans nervous

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Dick Van Dyke’s wife shares statement after actor misses event due to illness

‘When you’re 99, you have good days and bad days,’ star’s partner said

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Dick Van Dyke pulls out of comedy gig due to illness

99-year-old actor Dick Van Dyke was forced to pull out of a comedy event at the last minute due to illness.

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Dick Van Dyke admits he has ‘lost a lot of friends’ while discussing toll of living until near 100

While opening up about the toll of being almost 100, Dick Van Dyke has admitted: “I’ve lost a lot of friends.”

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Dick Van Dyke and wife were warned relationship 'wouldn't work'

Dick Van Dyke and his wife were warned their relationship "wouldn't work" because of their 46-year age gap.

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Dick Van Dyke on 46-year age gap in relationship with wife: ‘Everybody said it wouldn’t work’

Van Dyke and his wife Arlene Silver have been married for 13 years

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Dick Van Dyke's wife had 'never' seen Mary Poppins before they met

Dick Van Dyke's wife had never seen any of his films, including classic musical 'Mary Poppins', before they met.

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Dick Van Dyke shares secret to staying fit and healthy at age of 99

The US actor said he plans to host a ‘big party’ to celebrate his 100th birthday on December 13.

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Dick Van Dyke ‘saved’ from wildfire days before 99th birthday

‘I was trying to crawl to the car, I had exhausted myself, I couldn’t get up’ said the actor

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Dick Van Dyke shares incredible update after beloved cat Bobo goes missing during Malibu wildfires

Van Dyke was one of the many evacuations during the Malibu wildfires

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Dick Van Dyke faces tragic loss amid Malibu wildfire evacuations: ‘We’re praying’

Van Dyke confirmed he and his wife had ‘safely evacuated’ — but not without facing heartbreak

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Malibu fire rages as improving weather brings hope for thousands who fled

More than 1,500 firefighters battle blaze as weather conditions are forecast to improve, aiding crews in efforts

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A Malibu wildfire prompts evacuation orders and warnings for 20,000, including Dick Van Dyke, Cher

Weather conditions were forecasted to improve this week in Southern California and aid firefighters in their battle against a wildfire that’s forced up to 20,000 people from their homes

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Dick Van Dyke among thousands evacuating home amid Californian wildfire

It comes ahead of his 99th birthday on Friday.

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‘I have almost all my marbles:’ Dick Van Dyke ,98, reveals how he stays so youthful

On June 7, Hollywood icon made history as the oldest actor to win a Daytime Emmy Award

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Dick Van Dyke shares video of his ukulele lesson with fans: ‘It’s never too late to start something new’

The 97-year-old actor was praised by fans for his enthusiasm

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