Nonagenarian Dick Van Dyke proves it is never too late to try something new. The actor recently shared a post on social media showing off his new hobby, playing the ukulele. In the Instagram video, he sat with a friend who also held his own instrument and strummed along.
“I can’t play G7,” the friend exclaimed in the video, to which Dyke responded that he “can’t play either!” From the caption, it was Dyke’s first ukulele lesson and his wife, Arlene Silver’s third. “It’s never too late to start something new,” he added.
Fans cheer Dyke as he enjoys a new interest
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Fans encouraged the actor in the comments to keep learning and enjoying his old age. “Love that you’re still trying new things! A lesson in how to stay young,” a user commended him. “Thank you, Mr Van Dyke, for sharing this inspirational adventure of learning something new! May God continue to bless you,” another person added.
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Dyke’s decision to pick up the musical instrument has also inspired some fans who thought it was too late to pick up a new interest. “At almost 53, I feel like I’m too old to take piano lessons. Seeing you try this encourages me. You continue to bring joy into my life. Thank you,” a touched fan commented.
What is Dick Van Dyke up to?
Dick Van Dyke, who is turning 98 in December, has remained active and remarkably healthy for his age. The father of four has had a successful career in Hollywood as an actor, comedian, and performer, bagging various awards and recognitions. He has a new project titled Capture the Flag, currently in pre-production.
As a nonagenarian, Dyke still takes his workout and diet seriously, as he shared with Daily Mail in 2016. “I go to the gym every day. I also go to dance rehearsals. Age is more than a number, it’s a mindset,” he told the outlet. In his 2016 memoir, fittingly titled Keep Moving: And Other Tips and Truths About Living Well Longer, Dyke wrote that he does not consider how he is “supposed to act” at his age “or at any age.”
“If I want to sing, I sing. I read books and get excited about new ideas. I enjoy myself,” the actor detailed in his memoir.