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Dick Van Dyke, 97, heads to gym with wife Arlene, 51, months after car crash

03 July 2023 , 19:02
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Dick Van Dyke was all smiles as he headed to the gym (Image: Coleman-Rayner)
Dick Van Dyke was all smiles as he headed to the gym (Image: Coleman-Rayner)

Dick Van Dyke appeared in a happy mood as he headed to the gym with his younger wife.

The actor, 97 and Arlene Silver, 51, went for a workout months after the star was involved in a car crash in Malibu.

The incident in March left the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star with a bloodied nose and a reported concussion.

But, after laying low for a short time, Dick now seems to be back in good spirits and back in his old routine.

The star and his wife of 11 years greeted their well-wishers at the time, telling them: "Time to get in shape, folks!"

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He then continued on his way, humming to himself while heading towards an escalator. And his positive vibes continued when he was complimented on his appearance. "I’m almost 98!" he said before singing: "Everybody get in shape."

He continued to raise to decibel count as he sang the lyrics louder, much to the satisfaction of the crowd that had gathered.

Dick Van Dyke, 97, heads to gym with wife Arlene, 51, months after car crashDick Van Dyke was seen attending the gym (Coleman-Rayner)
Dick Van Dyke, 97, heads to gym with wife Arlene, 51, months after car crashDick was all smiles before his gym session (Coleman-Rayner)

The outing took place on June 15, with Dick chatting to onlookers about his plans for Father's Day that weekend. He initially said: "We don’t pay any attention to it, before joking: "I’m a great-grandfather, they should have a day for that!"

The actor then embarked on an hour-long workout before make-up artist wife Arlene took him home.

Dick wore a grey polo shirt for the occasions, pairing it with black joggers and comfortable-looking black shoes.

Arlene wore a light blue jumper with a black gilet and black leggings.

In April, Dick confirmed his next career move - a guest-star performance on Days of Our Lives. His episode is set to air on Peacock later this year.

Dick Van Dyke, 97, heads to gym with wife Arlene, 51, months after car crashDick Van Dyke and his wife Arlene Silver (Coleman-Rayner)

Dick will be playing "a mystery man with amnesia" and will star alongside NBC actress Deidre Hall and his pal Drake Hogestyn.

The actor explained at the time how his friend actually helped him to secure the role, saying: "Drake and I actually went to the same gym together.

"I used to kid him, 'Say do you ever have any parts for old people? Come on, give me a part'."

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"He took me seriously. He got me a part," the Mary Poppins star told Access Hollywood.

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