• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • ABOUT US
  • MEDIA
  • PRIVACY
  • TERMS
  • DMCA
  • CONTACT US
  • AUTHORS
do you remember

DoYouRemember?

The Home of Nostalgia

  • Celebrity News
    • Family
    • Obituaries
    • Life Behind the Fame
    • ICONS
    • Celebrity Feuds
  • Entertainment
    • Cast
    • Showbiz Rewind
    • Music
    • Beauty & fashion
  • STORIES
  • Celebrity Buzz!?
  • Sitcoms
    • Bewitched
    • Little Rascals
    • The Partridge Family
    • I Dream of Jeannie
    • All in the Family
    • MASH
    • Happy Days
    • Cheers
  • Celebrity Collections
  • SHOP DYR
    • DYR Book

Life Behind the Fame

Dick Van Dyke’s Wife, Arlene, Opens Up About ‘Curse’ Of Longevity As Husband Nears 100

by Peace A

Published May 28, 2025

dick van dyke wife age

At 99 years old, Dick Van Dyke still has a heart full of humor and a spirit that shows no signs of slowing down soon. During a recent event alongside his wife, Arlene Van Dyke, she gave a rare glimpse into the toll of living a long life, which could be filled with joy and the ache of outliving nearly everyone he once called a peer.

Over the weekend, the couple hosted a Q&A session during the Dick & Arlene Van Dyke Vandy Camp, a retreat-style gathering for fans and friends. The actor revealed that he and longtime friend Ed Asner had planned to remake The Odd Couple until Asner passed away in 2021 at the age of 91. Jokingly, Arlene commented about it being the “curse” of longevity.

Related:

  1. On 46-Year Age Gap With Husband Dick Van Dyke, Arlene Silver Says ‘Love Is Ageless’
  2. Dick Van Dyke Addresses Controversial Age Gap Between Him And Wife Arlene Silver

Dick Van Dyke’s wife, Arlene’s opinion about aging

“The 99-year-old revealed during a Q&A with his wife, Arlene Van Dyke, at the Dick & Arlene Van Dyke Vandy Camp event over the weekend, that he and the late Ed Asner had been planning a remake of the classic comedy The Odd Couple before Asner’s death in 2021 at the age of 91.”

— Georgeanne Matranga ☮️🟧 (@DTPORGE) May 26, 2025

 

Some people are born to entertain, and Van Dyke is undeniably one of them. Reminiscing on the need for a remake and how beautiful it would have been, Dick shared, “I’ve lost many friends.” Arlene, 53, added a funny observation. “He’s outlived everybody.” Longevity could be bittersweet; for every milestone reached, there is often someone missing to celebrate it.

As he approaches his 100th birthday this December, Dick Van Dyke continues to be full of warmth and positivity, expressing gratitude at every opportunity. He once shared that life had been good to him, and there was nothing to complain about. He performs with the same optimism and a desire to see his audience filled with happiness.

dick van dyke wife age
Dick Van Dyke and his wife, Arlene Van Dyke/Instagram

Survival and Strength

Last year, Van Dyke faced a more immediate threat days before his birthday. A devastating wildfire swept through Southern California, nearing the Malibu home he shares with Arlene. In the footage, Dick was seen being helped to safety by friends as flames approached.

dick van dyke wife age
Dick Van Dyke’s memoir, 100 Rules for Living to 100/Instagram

Ahead of his milestone birthday, Dick Van Dyke will release a memoir, 100 Rules for Living to 100, later in the year, where he shares his thoughts on aging well. He describes how his enthusiasm has been beneficial to his health and well-being.

Next up: Alan Alda’s Facial Blindness Left Him Unable To Recognize His Own Daughter
Previous article: Alan Alda’s Facial Blindness Left Him Unable To Recognize His Own Daughter
Next Post: Janet Jackson Receives Prestigious Icon Award And Returns To The Stage After 7 Years Away

Primary Sidebar

© 2025 DoYouRemember? Inc.

  • about us
  • media
  • privacy
  • terms
  • DMCA
  • CONTACT US
  • AUTHORS