99-Year-Old Dick Van Dyke Shines at the Gym with Celebrity Buddy Rick Springfield!
DICKEY VAN DYKE SHOWS OFF HIS TONED BOD AT THE GYM!
The one and only Dick Van Dyke is still going strong at 99 years young, and we've got the scoop on his latest fitness escapade! The beloved actor was spotted flexing his muscles at the gym in Malibu, California, where he crossed paths with none other than Grammy-winning singer Rick Springfield.
According to a post shared by Springfield on Instagram, Van Dyke was in the middle of a productive workout session when the Australian crooner stopped by to say hello. And what a sight it must have been! The two showed off their arm muscles in all their glory, giving us a glimpse into the secret lives of these Hollywood legends.
But what's even more fascinating is that Van Dyke has been opening up about his fitness regime in recent interviews. On an episode of the podcast "Where Everybody Knows Your Name," he revealed that he still works out three days a week at the gym, and even does a little dance on his way to the next machine! Talk about keeping it fresh!
As Springfield put it, "Filming an episode of Men's Health and I went to the gym and who should be there but 99 year-old Dick Van Dyke working out on every machine." He continued, "Dick has lived in Malibu for about 30 years and is an awesome human being. I thought I was doing well at 76, but Dick got up from the chest press machine and did a little dance step before I left! Amazing!"
It's clear that Van Dyke is still going strong, despite his advanced age. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to be as spry and energetic as this Hollywood legend? After all, he's about to turn 100 years old later this year on December 13th!
But what's even more remarkable is the fact that Van Dyke has been losing friends left and right. He recently spoke at a Q&A event, where he revealed that both he and late friend Ed Asner had planned to do a remake of "The Odd Couple" before Asner's passing in August 2021.
Van Dyke quipped, "That would've been such fun, and we lost it. I've lost a lot of friends." His wife Arlene Silver chimed in, "He's outlived everybody. That's the curse of living to almost 100."
Despite all this, Van Dyke remains optimistic. As he told People at the event, "Well, life's been good to me. I can't complain." And it shows! He's still performing and giving us a jolt of energy with his wit and charm.
At last year's Creative Arts Emmys, Van Dyke even joked that he's still "looking for work" while accepting the award for Outstanding Variety Special for his 2023 birthday special "Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic." He tied the record with Norman Lear for being the oldest Emmy winner at 98 years old!
It's clear that Dick Van Dyke is a true Hollywood legend, and we can't wait to see what he has in store for us next. Who knows? Maybe he'll even start a new dance craze at the gym!
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Grammy-winning singer Rick Springfield shared this photo of himself with 99-year-old Dick Van Dyke at the gym in Malibu, California.
"Filming an episode of Men's Health and I went to the gym and who should be there but 99 year-old Dick Van Dyke working out on every machine," Springfield wrote. "Dick has lived in Malibu for about 30 years and is an awesome human being."
Springfield continued, "I thought I was doing well at 76, but Dick got up from the chest press machine and did a little dance step before I left! Amazing!"
