Dick Van Dyke is getting ready to celebrate an extraordinary milestone, his 100th birthday! But before the beautiful day on December 13, the Hollywood legend reflects on what has helped him live a life full of laughter and purpose. In his new book titled 100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life, Van Dyke shares life lessons and personal stories.
Van Dyke became a household name through classics like Mary Poppins and The Dick Van Dyke Show and has spent decades inspiring fans with his charm and optimism. Through his past experiences, he offers readers a deeper look at the mindset and habits that have kept him going from childhood to behind-the-scenes moments and other experiences, including love, aging, and joy.
Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday
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For Dick Van Dyke, the upcoming book is not just a memoir but a celebration of resilience and positivity. He draws from moments throughout his life, showing how his passion for happiness has been key to his health and well-being. He has found ways to stay grounded in gratitude and hope even in difficult times.
This is not the first time the Emmy-winning actor has shared his thoughts on aging well. He has previously authored My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business and Keep Moving: And Other Tips and Truths About Aging, which explored his philosophy. But 100 Rules for Living to 100 brings an even more personal and heartfelt tone as he approaches his significant birthday.
Achievements in a century
Dick Van Dyke has long been honored for his contributions to entertainment. The legendary actor has won five Primetime Emmys, a Tony, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe award. He also received the Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1995.
Yet despite all the accolades, he remains humble. 100 Rules for Living to 100 will be released on November 18 and is available now for preorder wherever books are sold.