Smiling Dick Van Dyke, 98, speaks out after missing Emmys, jokes he’s ‘praying’ he makes it to 99th birthday
NY Post
Dick Van Dyke is keeping in good spirits after missing the Primetime Emmy Awards earlier this month.
Fans have expressed concern about Van Dyke’s health since the legendary TV actor, 98, skipped the ceremony after being slated as a presenter.
However, in the exclusive video obtained by The Post, the icon was all smiles as he left a pharmacy in Malibu on Monday morning and even joked about his next birthday.
“I feel old,” Van Dyke said with a laugh and a giant grin when asked by a photographer how he’s feeling.
As for whether the star has any big plans for his upcoming 99th birthday in December, Van Dyke added with his characteristic comedic timing, “Just praying that I make it.”
Earlier on Monday, it was announced that Van Dyke would be skipping a three-day FanX event in Salt Lake City, Utah, from Sept. 26 to 28.
