Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver.Photo: BACKGRIDDick Van Dykeis taking a step (back) in time!The 96-year-old Hollywood legend was seen out and about with his wifeArlene Silverin Malibu, California, on Wednesday, giving a shout-out to his classic movieMary Poppinswith his ensemble.Van Dyke was sporting a gray sweatshirt that read “Just a Spoonful of Sugar,” referencing the song from the 1964 musical film in which he starred alongsideJulie Andrews.The actor was first spotted going to the gym before heading to a restaurant for lunch with wife of 10 years Silver, 50.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews inMary Poppins(1964).Walt Disney Pictures/Everett CollectionFifty-four years after the premiere of the first film, Van Dyke returned to the world of Mary Poppins with a cameo in 2018’sMary Poppins ReturnsstarringEmily BluntandLin-Manuel Miranda.For more on Dick Van Dyke’s Mary Poppins inspired sweatshirt, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.The actor made his triumphant return to the story disguised as Mr. Dawes Jr., the son of the banker he played in the first film (alongside the iconic Bert, of course), in the sequel. The actor had used prosthetics in the first film to age himself, but he didn’t need any help this time around.Miranda, 42, and Blunt, 39, were amazed to meet Van Dyke,opening up about the special momentfor a20/20special all about the making ofMary Poppins Returns.“You spend 5 minutes with Dick Van Dyke and you are more alive than you were before,” said Miranda, while Blunt added with a laugh, “You feel like you’re not doing enough in your life.“RELATED VIDEO:Dick Van Dyke Singing “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” Will Make You SmileThe four-timeEmmywinner and Silver, a producer who has also worked in the makeup and art departments on various projects,married in 2012, after meeting six years earlier.It’s Van Dyke’s second marriage after divorcing his first wife and mother of his four children, Margie Willett, in 1984 after a long separation and 36 years of marriage. Van Dyke was also in a relationship for over 30 years with actress Michelle Triola until her death in 2009.In a 2021 interview withCBS This Morning, the movie starproudly said he’s “still dancing"as he talked about staying active while aging.“I’m looking forward to 100,” Van Dyke said later in the interview. “George Burnsmade it, and I’m gonna do it too!”
Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver.Photo: BACKGRID
Dick Van Dykeis taking a step (back) in time!The 96-year-old Hollywood legend was seen out and about with his wifeArlene Silverin Malibu, California, on Wednesday, giving a shout-out to his classic movieMary Poppinswith his ensemble.Van Dyke was sporting a gray sweatshirt that read “Just a Spoonful of Sugar,” referencing the song from the 1964 musical film in which he starred alongsideJulie Andrews.The actor was first spotted going to the gym before heading to a restaurant for lunch with wife of 10 years Silver, 50.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews inMary Poppins(1964).Walt Disney Pictures/Everett CollectionFifty-four years after the premiere of the first film, Van Dyke returned to the world of Mary Poppins with a cameo in 2018’sMary Poppins ReturnsstarringEmily BluntandLin-Manuel Miranda.For more on Dick Van Dyke’s Mary Poppins inspired sweatshirt, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.The actor made his triumphant return to the story disguised as Mr. Dawes Jr., the son of the banker he played in the first film (alongside the iconic Bert, of course), in the sequel. The actor had used prosthetics in the first film to age himself, but he didn’t need any help this time around.Miranda, 42, and Blunt, 39, were amazed to meet Van Dyke,opening up about the special momentfor a20/20special all about the making ofMary Poppins Returns.“You spend 5 minutes with Dick Van Dyke and you are more alive than you were before,” said Miranda, while Blunt added with a laugh, “You feel like you’re not doing enough in your life.“RELATED VIDEO:Dick Van Dyke Singing “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” Will Make You SmileThe four-timeEmmywinner and Silver, a producer who has also worked in the makeup and art departments on various projects,married in 2012, after meeting six years earlier.It’s Van Dyke’s second marriage after divorcing his first wife and mother of his four children, Margie Willett, in 1984 after a long separation and 36 years of marriage. Van Dyke was also in a relationship for over 30 years with actress Michelle Triola until her death in 2009.In a 2021 interview withCBS This Morning, the movie starproudly said he’s “still dancing"as he talked about staying active while aging.“I’m looking forward to 100,” Van Dyke said later in the interview. “George Burnsmade it, and I’m gonna do it too!”
Dick Van Dykeis taking a step (back) in time!
The 96-year-old Hollywood legend was seen out and about with his wifeArlene Silverin Malibu, California, on Wednesday, giving a shout-out to his classic movieMary Poppinswith his ensemble.
Van Dyke was sporting a gray sweatshirt that read “Just a Spoonful of Sugar,” referencing the song from the 1964 musical film in which he starred alongsideJulie Andrews.
The actor was first spotted going to the gym before heading to a restaurant for lunch with wife of 10 years Silver, 50.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews inMary Poppins(1964).Walt Disney Pictures/Everett Collection
Fifty-four years after the premiere of the first film, Van Dyke returned to the world of Mary Poppins with a cameo in 2018’sMary Poppins ReturnsstarringEmily BluntandLin-Manuel Miranda.
For more on Dick Van Dyke’s Mary Poppins inspired sweatshirt, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.
The actor made his triumphant return to the story disguised as Mr. Dawes Jr., the son of the banker he played in the first film (alongside the iconic Bert, of course), in the sequel. The actor had used prosthetics in the first film to age himself, but he didn’t need any help this time around.
Miranda, 42, and Blunt, 39, were amazed to meet Van Dyke,opening up about the special momentfor a20/20special all about the making ofMary Poppins Returns.
“You spend 5 minutes with Dick Van Dyke and you are more alive than you were before,” said Miranda, while Blunt added with a laugh, “You feel like you’re not doing enough in your life.”
RELATED VIDEO:Dick Van Dyke Singing “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” Will Make You Smile
The four-timeEmmywinner and Silver, a producer who has also worked in the makeup and art departments on various projects,married in 2012, after meeting six years earlier.
It’s Van Dyke’s second marriage after divorcing his first wife and mother of his four children, Margie Willett, in 1984 after a long separation and 36 years of marriage. Van Dyke was also in a relationship for over 30 years with actress Michelle Triola until her death in 2009.
In a 2021 interview withCBS This Morning, the movie starproudly said he’s “still dancing"as he talked about staying active while aging.
“I’m looking forward to 100,” Van Dyke said later in the interview. “George Burnsmade it, and I’m gonna do it too!”
source: people.com
