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Dick Van Dyke, 99, Misses Vandy Camp Event Due to Illness

Streaming into Vandy Camp from home, he underlined his dedication to the annual fundraiser with his wife pledging he’ll return in person next time.

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Dick Van Dyke missed the 'Vandy Camp' event due to illness, as confirmed by his wife Arlene Silver. (Photo by Amy Sussman / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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Overview

  • Dick Van Dyke was scheduled to co-host Vandy Camp at Malibu High School on June 28 but withdrew at the last minute due to illness.
  • The veteran actor, now 99, connected with fans via a livestream, delivering greetings and participating in segments remotely.
  • Onstage, Arlene Silver announced that her husband “is not up to coming to celebrate with us today” and explained that he was too sick to attend in person.
  • Silver said she is “pretty confident” Van Dyke will be back at the next Vandy Camp, illustrating their partnership in managing the event.
  • Vandy Camp, held at the Arlene & Dick Van Dyke Theater, combines live music, vaudeville acts, film clips and a fan Q&A to raise money for charitable causes.