Overview

• Van Dyke called losing longtime friends—including Ed Asner, with whom he planned an Odd Couple remake—“the curse” of approaching his 100th birthday.
• At 99, he stays active through live appearances such as a recent Q&A in Malibu and performances with his barbershop quartet, The Vantastix.
• He attributes his longevity to working out three days a week, combining weightlifting with stretching, yoga and dancing between machines.
• Van Dyke remains happily married to Arlene Silver, emphasizing that their 46-year age gap has not diminished their strong bond.
• He is already planning a big party to celebrate his centennial birthday in December 2025.