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Dick Van Dyke Says Avoiding Two Parts of Life Have Allowed Him to Live for 99 Years
Dick Van Dyke shares life lessons and optimism about aging in his new book, inspired by his near-century of experience and lasting legacy in entertainment.
- Dick Van Dyke sat for a PEOPLE cover interview this week ahead of his 100th birthday on December 13, 2025.
- Van Dyke has published a new book, 100 Rules for Living to 100, book , recently sharing life lessons drawn from personal stories that shaped each rule.
- Van Dyke describes his outlook as largely optimistic, saying he feels really good for 100 and attributes his longevity to avoiding anger and hate, which he told PEOPLE has kept him going.
- At home in Malibu he moves about barefoot with a cane, admits being hard of hearing and wobbly, and he looks forward to a birthday celebration planned by his wife Arlene Silver.
- Across a sprawling career, Van Dyke has collected major awards, including four Emmys, a Tony and a Grammy, and he says his legacy centers on children's entertainment and music from Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
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Days from turning 100, Dick Van Dyke shares how avoiding hate and anger has kept him going
If all goes as planned, Dick Van Dyke will celebrate his 100th birthday on December 13, 2025—a remarkable milestone for the remarkable entertainer who has been wowing us since the original Mary Poppins film. Van Dyke has been in show business longer than most humans live, and as he nears a full century of life, he's sharing some reflections. In an interview with People, Van Dyke said he feels "really good for 100," with no pain and no discomfort…
Dick Van Dyke 'Feels Pretty Good for 100.’ Here’s Why He's Optimistic About Hitting His Centennial Birthday
Dick Van Dyke sat down with PEOPLE for a cover story in this week's issue to celebrate his new book '100 Rules For Living to 100: An Optimist's Guide to a Happy Life'.
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