Dick Van Dyke, 100, leans on a walker as he enjoys rare public outing with wife Arlene, 54, in LA
Dick Van Dyke was spotted leaning on a walker while enjoying a rare outing with his wife of 14 years, Arlene Silver, in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
The 100-year-old Hollywood legend, who married the makeup artist in 2012, was enjoying a low-key daytime outing, while the duo also stopped by Starbucks drive-thru for delicious drinks.
Van Dyke looked casual, wearing a short-sleeved white shirt and dark blue tracksuit.
The Mary Poppins star was seen hovering next to his wife as they walked down the sidewalk.
He was also seen sticking out of the passenger side of a vehicle with a special piece hanging just above the dashboard.
In a cheerful nod to the actor, an air freshener featuring an Emmy award-winning photo was placed around the rearview mirror.
100-year-old Dick Van Dyke was seen leaning on a walker while enjoying a rare outing with his wife of 14 years, Arlene Silver, in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
While the Hollywood legend was enjoying his low-key daytime outing, the duo also stopped by a Starbucks for some delicious drinks.
The makeup artist also wore a printed black sweatshirt along with a green tank top and casual black pants underneath.
She slipped on a pair of black sneakers and carried the brown leather purse easily over her shoulder.
Van Dyke and Silver married in February 2012 after first crossing paths six years ago. The actor was 86 years old at the time, and Silver was 46 years his junior.
The star was previously married to Margie Willett from 1948 until their divorce in 1984. The former couple had four children together.
In late December last year, Van Dyke called in on his 100th birthday, and his wife described it as a ‘perfect’ day.
She created a flash mob for her husband to perform a medley of his songs, which was followed by a party with close family and friends at their Malibu home.
‘Everything went so perfectly. And he was very happy. “His face, I love having that face for him,” Silver said. People.
Van Dyke also published a book titled 100 Rules for Living to 100 to commemorate his birthday milestone.
Van Dyke looked casual, wearing a short-sleeved white shirt and dark blue tracksuit.
It was also seen sticking out from the passenger side of a vehicle with a special piece hanging directly above the dashboard.
In a cheerful nod to the actor, an air freshener featuring an Emmy award-winning photo was placed around the rearview mirror.
The makeup artist also wore a printed black sweatshirt along with a green tank top and casual black pants underneath.
Van Dyke and Silver married in February 2012 after first crossing paths six years ago. The actor was 86 years old at the time, and Silver was 46 years his junior.
The star was married to Margie Willett from 1948 until their divorce in 1984. The former couple had four children together.
In late December last year, Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday and his wife described it as a ‘perfect’ day.
‘It gives me energy. “He gives me humor and gives me all kinds of support,” he said. ABC News last year.
He also talked about how he still feels young at 100.
‘The funniest part is that it’s not enough. A hundred years is not enough. ‘You want to live longer, and that’s what I plan to do.’
Van Dyke explained that both he and his wife remain active, which he attributes to his health.
‘We go to the gym three days a week. [my wife’s] We are a health freak and exercise,” the actor said. ‘This is good advice for everyone.’
The award-winning star added that he had not suffered ‘any aches or pains’ before calling himself ‘lucky’.
And during an interview MirrorYears ago, in 1972, Van Dyke announced that he had quit drinking after alcohol “ruined” his life.
He recalled being in rehab for “two weeks” and shared that it was “not like today.” Later, ‘he did the whole AA 12 step thing.’
She created a flash mob for her husband to perform a medley of his songs, followed by a party with close family and friends at their Malibu home.
‘It gives me energy. “He gives me humor and all kinds of support,” he told ABC News about his wife last year.
The couple was seen having a few drinks while passing a Starbucks in the city.
He also talked about how he still feels young at 100. ‘The funniest thing is that it’s not enough. A hundred years is not enough. You want to live longer, that’s what I plan to do too.’
Van Dyke explained that both he and his wife remain active, which he attributes to his health.
‘I was a very bad smoker; I was smoking one cigarette after another. I think all those years of dancing were probably what saved me. ‘It’s either that or the genes’; Seen in 1960
The actor has also quit smoking and admitted to The Mirror that he is ‘very lucky to still have my lungs with me’.
‘I was a very bad smoker; I was smoking one cigarette after another. I think all those years of dancing were probably what saved me. ‘Either that or the genes.’
Van Dyke also stated: ‘But I’ve never done drugs. ‘In my generation we smoked and drank.’
The star also tries to eat healthy and takes vitamins every day.
‘I try to eat right and always start the day with a healthy breakfast of bran and blueberries, which are great antioxidants. Considering how I abused myself, I’m in pretty good health.’
Van Dyke later stated: ‘I never expected to live this long or feel this good.’
While celebrating his 100th birthday, he also explained why he could not fully retire.
‘Retirement is something I’ve never figured out how to do. ‘I actually officially retired at 75, but I’ve been busy ever since.’
The star began his entertainment career on radio in the late 1940s, followed by appearances on television programs such as The Phil Silvers Show (1957-1958).
‘Retirement is something I’ve never figured out how to do. “I actually officially retired at 75, but I’ve been busy ever since,” he said; seen above with Julie Andrews while filming Mary Poppins
When he returned to television, he appeared on The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966) and Diagnosis Murder (1993-2001); Van Dyke and son Barry are seen above in Diagnosis Murder
She made her Broadway debut in 1959, starring in The Girls Against the Boys.
Van Dyke gained further recognition with roles in films such as Bye Bye Birdie (1963), Mary Poppins (1964), The Art Of Love (1965) and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968).
When he returned to television, he also appeared in series such as The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966) and Diagnosis Murder (1993-2001).
The actor has received many awards throughout his successful career, including six Emmys, a Tony Award and a Grammy Award. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1993.
