Overview

• At the Oct. 5 Vandy High Tea at his Malibu home, Van Dyke and his wife, Arlene Silver, entertained guests with stories and songs, including a “Happy Birthday” singalong for a 6-year-old fan and classics from Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
• Reflecting on longevity, he said he would have taken better care of himself if he had known he’d live this long and credited Silver as the one thing he did right.
• Proceeds benefited The Van Dyke Endowment of the Arts and the in‑development Dick Van Dyke Museum.
• Centennial plans include a November book, “100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life,” and a limited two‑day theatrical “Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration” on Dec. 13–14 via Fathom Entertainment.
• Earlier this year he missed a fan event due to illness, which Silver described as a not‑so‑good day, yet he was recently spotted working out at a Malibu gym in a photo shared by Rick Springfield.