Dick Van Dyke is celebrating his big milestone birthday with a new documentary, 'Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration'. Amid that, let's take a look at what has kept him youthful even today.
Dick Van Dyke turned 100 years old on December 13, 2025. The actor known for his roles in films like Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is set to celebrate his milestone with his new documentary, Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration, which will be in theaters over his birthday weekend on December 13, 2025, and December 14, 2025. And now, the secret behind his youthfulness even at this age has been revealed. So, let's take a look.
Steve Boettcher disclosed the secret behind Dick Van Dyke's youth in an interview with Fox News. The filmmaker revealed that Dick's secret is surprisingly simple. He said the star's wife, Arlene Silver, keeps him active every day, ensuring he stays engaged in activities like singing and dancing and remains constantly on the move. He was quoted as saying:
"Arlene is a key force — I truly believe that. I think there's something about those two. They're like kids together. They both love to sing, and they wake up singing in the morning. They sing, and they dance, and they perform together. I really believe that she's been such an influential force to keep him so vibrant, entertaining and connected to music. I think that's a part of the key to living that long."
In the same conversation, Steve Boettcher revealed that Dick Van Dyke begins his day with music. He added that the actor makes a point of laughing often throughout the day and always finds a way to fit in daily exercise, whether it's dancing at home or going to the gym. That, combined with a healthy dose of Vitamin D, has helped the actor stay fit even at 100. He stated:
"He smiles, he sings, he works out — he just lives a perfect life. He's in Malibu. There's nothing wrong with Malibu, just to let you know. It's such a magical place for him to be. And I think that's part of the key. He's living his perfect life."
Dick Van Dyke revealed that "the secret ingredient" behind his youthfulness is music. The actor revealed that even at the gym, most of his humming and singing occurs when he moves from one machine to another. He added, "By 'going' I mean dancing. You heard me — dancing! And if I'm really feeling it, I'm no quiet warbler; I'm a Broadway belter." Dick Van Dyke also revealed that he gave up two bad habits decades ago to stay young, which were cigarettes and alcohol.
Dick Van Dyke previously wrote an essay for The Times U.K., in which he reflected on how staying active has helped him stay sharp, both physically and mentally. The actor shared that he works out at least three times a week. He revealed that he is not the "'wake up and go back to bed' type just yet, unless it's cold and rainy." He was quoted as saying:
"If I miss too many gym days, I really can feel it — a stiffness creeping in here and there. If I let that set in, well, God help me. At the gym, I usually do a circuit, going from one machine to the next without a break. I start with the sit-up machine. Arlene says I could do 500, but that might be exaggerating. Then I do all the leg machines religiously because my legs are two of my most cherished possessions. And then the upper body."
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