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Dick Van Dyke Turns 100, Marking His Centenary With Tributes and Reflections

He credits long-term sobriety, regular exercise, his wife's support for reaching the milestone.

Overview

  • The actor celebrated his 100th birthday on December 13 as theaters hosted screenings of a new documentary, Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration.
  • He published 100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life on November 18, offering memoir-driven advice on longevity.
  • Van Dyke says he quit alcohol and cigarettes decades ago after entering detox in the early 1970s and still tries to go to the gym three times a week.
  • In new interviews he acknowledged reduced mobility, including trouble with one leg, yet said "100 years isn't enough" and that he plans to live longer.
  • Recent visibility includes becoming the oldest Daytime Emmy winner last year, a Coldplay video cameo, and intimate Malibu sing-alongs leading up to his centenary.