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Dick Van Dyke's "Death Timeline" Cited by the Star Himself Prior to 100

At a Malibu fundraiser for his arts endowment and museum, Dick Van Dyke, 99, joked about his upcoming 100th birthday and shared reflections on his long career and health.

  • Attending the Vandy High Tea, Van Dyke joked he was 'not officially a hundred until December' and that it would be 'funny if I didn't make it,' as he approaches 100.
  • Dick Van Dyke, actor and comedian, approaches his centennial milestone on Dec. 13 with humor, reflecting that `if I had known I was going to live this long, I would’ve taken better care of myself.`
  • Earlier this year Van Dyke canceled a fan event due to illness, and people close to Van Dyke described him as frailer with good and bad days, hoping he reaches 100 but fearing he may not.
  • Award records and public statements point to a lasting legacy, as Dick Van Dyke has won six Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and last year became the oldest Daytime Emmy winner while inspiring younger generations.
  • Recently, Dick Van Dyke, actor and cultural advocate, remains active with projects like Coldplay’s 2024 'All My Love' video and promoting causes such as homelessness and arts education, alongside his wife Arlene Silver.
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Dick Van Dyke recently attended a charity event in California, and joked about his iconic 100th birthday, to be held later this year, in December.

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Entertainment Weekly broke the news in United States on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
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