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Dick Van Dyke Turns 100 This Weekend as PBS Portrait and Theatrical Tribute Roll Out

He credits sobriety, regular workouts, a bright outlook, along with his wife's support for his longevity.

Overview

  • In a new Good Morning America interview airing Friday, he says "one hundred years is not enough" and he plans to "live more," noting he has no aches or pain but misses movement.
  • His wife, Arlene Silver, said he favors a low‑key birthday at home, calling caring for him a privilege.
  • PBS' American Masters debuts Starring Dick Van Dyke on Friday, while Fathom's Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration screens in select theaters Dec. 13–14 and includes a hometown visit to Danville, Illinois.
  • The milestone arrives shortly after his new book, 100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist's Guide to a Happy Life, was released last month.
  • He cites decades of sobriety after seeking help in 1972, quitting cigarettes, and consistent exercise—often three gym sessions a week with Silver—as keys to reaching 100.