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Dick Van Dyke, 98, Says Exercise and Optimism Key to Longevity

Van Dyke says that his ‘attitude’ has helped him live a long life.
Dick Van Dyke, 98, Says Exercise and Optimism Key to Longevity
Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver attend Carol Burnett's Hand and Footprint in the Cement Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on June 20, 2024. Monica Schipper/Getty Images
Haika Mrema
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Dick Van Dyke, the 98-year-old actor who made his debut network television appearance in 1954 on the talent show “Chance of a Lifetime,” believes his optimistic outlook on life contributes to his longevity.

He made the comment in a joint interview on Entertainment Tonight with his wife, Arlene Silver, 52.
Haika Mrema
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Haika Mrema is a freelance entertainment reporter for The Epoch Times. She is an experienced writer and has covered entertainment and higher-education content for platforms such as Campus Reform and Media Research Center. She holds a B.B.A. from Baylor University where she majored in marketing.