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Dick Van Dyke, 99, Reflects on Marriage and Career at Malibu Fundraiser

The entertainment legend and his wife Arlene Silver discuss their enduring 13-year marriage and his pursuit of an Academy Award.

Arlene Silver and Dick Van Dyke, winner of the Emmy Award for outstanding variety special for "Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic," attend the 76th creative arts Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Sept. 7, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Overview

  • Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver hosted their second Vandy Camp fundraiser on April 20 in Malibu, raising funds for wildfire relief efforts.
  • The couple, married for 13 years despite a 46-year age gap, attribute their relationship's success to mutual care and compatibility.
  • Van Dyke, 99, expressed his desire to continue working and hopes to win his first Academy Award, aiming to complete his EGOT before turning 100 in December.
  • The actor acknowledged travel challenges due to his age but remains committed to pursuing projects that align with his passion for performance.
  • Silver highlighted the harmony in their marriage, noting how their bond defies expectations and inspires those who doubted their union.