Dick Van Dyke Opens Up About Love, Longevity, and Defying Expectations
You know, there’s something truly heartwarming about hearing from legends who have not only stood the test of time professionally, but personally, too. Dick Van Dyke, yes the Dick Van Dyke—practically 99 years young—just opened up in a rare and beautiful way about his marriage to Arlene Silver, who is 46 years his junior. And let me tell you, it’s the kind of love story that makes you believe age really is just a number.
He met Arlene back in 2006 at the SAG Awards where she was working as a makeup artist. Now, Dick has admitted that he was never the kind of guy to just walk up and introduce himself to a stranger. But something about her made him do it—just walk up and say, “Hi, I’m Dick.” And it wasn’t just a fluke. That spark turned into something real. Fast forward to 2012, and they were saying “I do,” despite everyone around them questioning whether it would ever work.
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What’s striking is how natural and grounded their relationship is. They’ve talked about how much they just enjoy each other. No drama, no glitz—just love, singing, dancing, and quiet nights at home in Malibu. It’s the kind of connection you’d hope for, whether you’re 25 or 99. Arlene has said that Dick makes her feel like she can do anything, and honestly, you can see that joy radiating off both of them.
People warned them, sure. Forty-six years is a massive age gap. But you know what? They proved everyone wrong. Dick’s not shy in saying that Arlene is a “delight,” and she describes him as the “most perfect human being.” They’re both passionate about movement, dancing, and staying optimistic. And Dick swears by that mantra—“keep moving”—as the key to his longevity.
He still works out three times a week, swims, lifts weights, and does water aerobics. Not bad for someone pushing a century! He even joked once that the secret to his stamina is “good genes and not getting hit by a bus.” But it’s more than that. It’s his outlook. He wakes up happy, dances barefoot, sings with his wife, and embraces each day.
Sure, he admits to some regrets—he wishes he hadn’t smoked or drank in his youth, and that he’d taken voice lessons earlier. But even that doesn’t weigh him down. Because for him, it’s all about joy. He’s grateful, content, and constantly moving—literally and emotionally.
So yeah, maybe Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver have a 46-year age difference. But when you see the way they support each other, laugh, dance, and love so freely—it doesn’t feel like a gap. It feels like a perfect match. And honestly? That’s inspiring at any age.
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