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Dick Van Dyke’s spouse, Arlene Silver, has opened up about how the legendary actor celebrated his milestone one hundredth birthday.
The centenarian marked the large event Saturday along with his household and buddies throughout a celebration at their residence in Malibu, which featured Silver main a flash mob dancing to a medley of Van Dyke’s songs.
“It went so excellent — simply every little thing,” Silver, 54, informed Folks in regards to the celebration. “And he was so completely happy. His face, I like to make him have that face.”
Footage and movies from the occasion shared on social media confirmed the icon posing for photos along with his grandchildren. Memorabilia from Van Dyke’s beloved films have been additionally introduced out for the occasion on the property, together with a mannequin of the flying automotive from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the unique one-man-band marionette of Van Dyke’s Mary Poppins character Bert that was used at Disneyland within the Sixties.
Forward of his birthday, Silver had stated the couple weren’t planning to have a giant celebration. “He does not wish to do something,” she informed Folks. “He needs to be in his room watching Jeopardy! reruns with me.”
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The Hollywood legend has stated that he plans on residing previous 100, beforehand stating: “100 years just isn’t sufficient. You wish to stay extra.”
Celebrations happened the world over for Van Dyke’s birthday, and he grew to become the topic of a brand new documentary that honored his milestone. He additionally opened up about his suggestions for longevity in a brand new e-book, 100 Guidelines for Dwelling to 100: An Optimist’s Information to a Comfortable Life.
He attributed his lengthy life to avoiding anger and hate, saying {that a} “brighter outlook” is essential to growing older gracefully. Van Dyke has additionally credited Silver, whom he married in 2012, with holding him energetic and social.
“She provides me vitality, she provides me humor and all types of assist,” he stated about his spouse.
The couple goes to the gymnasium collectively 3 times per week, which Van Dyke beforehand stated is “good recommendation for anyone.” The actor stated beside having a recreation leg, he had no “aches or ache” forward of his one hundredth birthday.
“I nonetheless attempt to dance” the star stated Friday on Good Morning America. “You realize I performed outdated males lots. And I all the time performed ’em as indignant, and cantankerous. It is not likely that manner. I do not know every other 100-year-old, however I can communicate for myself.”
