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Dick Van Dyke, legendary movie star, is celebrating his 97th birthday, making him one of Hollywood’s longest-lived living legends.
His real name is Richard Wayne Van Dyke, and he was born in Missouri on the 13th of December of the year 1925.
He is remembered for his stellar performances in the Mary Poppins movies, Chitty Bang and on TV shows like The Dick Van Dyke Show, Diagnosis Murder.
Van Dyke was as cheerful and vivacious as ever when she stepped out in Los Angeles last week with her wife Arlene Silver.
This couple celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary in early 2022, as they arrived together on Friday.
The Mary Poppins star was in high spirits, flashing a smile and even posing for fans in the parking lot before heading out for a workout with his wife.
His wife Arlene is a makeup artist and producer who is 45 years younger than Van Dyke
When last seen, the pair headed for a gym session before driving home together just over an hour later.
Dick wore a top with burgundy hood featuring a skeleton design on the front and the printed word ‘Death’, also known as Goddess of Death or Ruler and Queen of the Land of the Remembered in ancient folklore.
Arlene was wearing a gray sweatshirt, black sweatpants with a star print, Sketchers sneakers, a green crossbody bag, and lavender sunglasses.
Some of his movies
There are seven decades of career for this American actor and among his filmography what stands out is What a Way to Go in 1964, The Art of Love, that same year, Never a Dull Moment, 1968; Some Kind of a Nut, 1969; The Comic, 1969; The Runner Stumbles, 1979; Batman New Times, 2005, among others.
His latest film dates from 2018 with the Return of Mary Poppins.
However, he remains quite active and lively despite his age, as he is often seen in his Malibu neighborhood, usually making trips to the pharmacy or grocery store on his own.
vivid mental acuity
Dick is still mentally sharp enough to drive and is frequently seen behind the wheel of his silver Lexus, despite be almost 100 years old.
However, his wife was seen leading the couple during their exit from the last Friday.
Last month, the beloved actor was seen handing out cash to job seekers and chatting with people homeless in Malibu.
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