Dick Van Dyke Cancels Appearances Due to Health

Dick Van Dyke, the 98-year-old legendary actor, has recently canceled his appearances at the 2024 Emmy Awards and the FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention due to his age and inability to travel. Van Dyke expressed his hopes to live to see his 99th birthday in December, admitting, 'Just praying that I make it.' Despite his absence, he was honored at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmys for his birthday special, 'Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic,' and continues to reflect on his long career, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in the entertainment industry. Known for iconic roles in 'Mary Poppins' and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,' Van Dyke has been making people laugh for over seven decades and recently became the oldest recipient of a Daytime Emmy for his role in 'Days of Our Lives.'