Dick Van Dyke, 98, Cancels Fan Convention Appearance Due to Health Concerns

The legendary actor jokes about his upcoming 99th birthday after missing the Emmys and withdrawing from a Utah event.

Dick Van Dyke, 98, has canceled his scheduled appearance at the FanX Salt Lake Comic & Pop Culture Convention, citing health and travel concerns.
Van Dyke also missed the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards, where he was slated to be a presenter, sparking concerns about his well-being.
Despite these cancellations, Van Dyke attended the Creative Arts Emmys earlier this month, where his special 'Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic' won Outstanding Variety Special.
The actor, known for his roles in 'Mary Poppins' and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,' remains upbeat, joking that he is 'praying' to make it to his 99th birthday in December.
Van Dyke recently became the oldest person to win both a Daytime Emmy and a Primetime Emmy, continuing his illustrious career spanning over 75 years.