Mar. 16, 2025
Dick Van Dyke at the opening reception for Dick Van Dyke - Moments in Time.Photo:SplashNews
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Dick Van Dykemade a rare public appearance in Southern California on Sunday to attend a special exhibition honoring his life.
According to the event’s website, Van Dyke met Johansen in 2015 when she took some photos of him and his family at a fan art exhibit. Van Dyke then asked the visual artist to become his “personal photographer.
Mar. 16, 2025
Dick Van Dyke.Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagicDick Van Dykesuffered “mild injuries” after crashing his car into a gate in Malibu, California on Wednesday, March 15, police confirm to PEOPLE.The 97-year-old actor was driving a silver 2018 Lexus LS 500 when the vehicle slid into the structure, according to authorities. The area has been experiencing record rains.Paramedics treated Van Dyke at the scene, police say, though he was not transported to the hospital.TMZ, who was first to report about the accident, were told via sources that theMary Poppinslegend’s nose and mouth were bleeding, and that he might have suffered a concussion.
Mar. 16, 2025
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke tweeted that he will fight on behalf of Dame Angela Lansbury, theMurder, She Wroteicon, afterStar Trekactor Brent Spiner hilariously challenged her to a fight.
“I would like to challenge Angela Lansbury to fight me in the octagon!” Spiner, 70, tweeted. “If you back down, Angela, you are scared. And everyone will know it! Who will put up the money for this?!!!”
“I will defend the honor of Dame Lansbury for free!
Mar. 16, 2025
Dick Van Dyke.Photo:Courtesy of Laura Johansen/CBSDick Van Dykeis gearing up for a one-of-kind birthday bash!On Thursday, CBS announced its upcomingDick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magicspecial, which will look back at the legendary career of the star in honor of his 98th birthday.“I started with CBS under contract in 1955 with the CBS morning show, thenThe Dick Van Dyke ShowandDiagnosis Murder,” Van Dyke said in a statement. “I’ve been with the CBS family for almost 70 years, and I couldn’t be prouder.
Mar. 16, 2025
Dick Van Dykehad plenty of reasons to smile at the world premiere ofMary Poppins Returns.
It’s his second marriage after divorcing his first wife, and mother of his four children, in 1984 after a long separation and 36 years of marriage. He was also in a 30-year relationship with actress Michelle Triola until her death in 2009.
Van Dyke attended the premiere for the hight-anticipated sequel 54 years after starring in the originalMary Poppinswith Julie Andrews.