Dick Van Dyke, nearing 100, has faced grief by outliving most friends, including his pal Ed, with whom he planned an Odd Couple remake before Ed’s 2021 death at 91. “I’ve lost a lot of friends,” he said. His wife Arlene called it “the curse of living to almost 100,” yet praised his lifelong positivity: “Life’s been good to me. I can’t complain.”
The 99-year-old missed hosting Vandy Camp in Malibu on June 28 due to illness. Arlene announced: “When you’re 99 and a half, you have good days and bad days… today is not a good day.” She assured fans he’d likely attend the next event and celebrated his role in fans’ childhoods.
