Though Dick Van Dyke needed to miss the third iteration of his Vandy Camp fan gathering this weekend, he was there in spirit.
The 6x Emmy winner’s spouse Arlene Silver introduced that he was “less than” attending Saturday’s occasion in Malibu as deliberate, however he was tuning into the livestream as followers shared effectively needs in his absence.
“I’m sorry. Once you’re 99-and-a-half years outdated, you may have good days and unhealthy days, and while you’re 40 years outdated, you may have good days and unhealthy days,” mentioned Silver on stage, in accordance with USA As we speak. “Sadly, immediately isn’t a very good day for him, and he’s sick that he can’t be right here.”
After asking followers to share “what he means to you” for her husband watching at dwelling, Silver famous she’s “fairly assured” he’ll have the ability to return for the following occasion.
Hosted by the couple and their musical group The Vantastix, Vandy Camp is described as a “whimsical, classic circus” honoring their “ardour for comedy, vaudeville and the circus.”
Van Dyke celebrated his 99th birthday on Dec. 13, shortly after showing in Coldplay‘s ‘All My Love‘ music video, which he and Arlene produced.
“I’m acutely conscious that I, you understand, might go any day now, however I don’t know why it doesn’t concern me,” mentioned Van Dyke within the video, which was directed by Spike Jonze and Mary Wigmore. “I’m not afraid of it. I’ve that feeling, completely in opposition to something mental that I’m gonna be alright.”
