Overview

• At 99-and-a-half years old, Van Dyke was forced to miss the third Vandy Camp event on June 28 due to illness.
• He delivered his remarks via livestream as his wife, makeup artist Arlene Silver, addressed the audience at Malibu High School.
• Silver explained that in advanced age one has “good days and bad days” and said she is confident he will attend the next Vandy Camp in person.
• Vandy Camp is an annual fan gathering at the Arlene & Dick Van Dyke Theater celebrating comedy, vaudeville and circus performances with The Vantastix.
• Van Dyke credits his thrice-weekly gym routine and continued performances with The Vantastix for sustaining his energy and vitality.