Dick Van Dyke Seen for First Time After Missing 2024 Emmys, Canceling Convention Appearance

Mar. 15, 2025

Dick Van Dyke running errands near his home in Malibu.Photo:BACKGRID

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Dick Van Dykeis out and about.

He reportedly told photographers who saw him and asked how he was doing that he felt “old.”

The spotting comes amid growing concern over the actor after he missed the2024 Emmy Awards, where he was slated to be a presenter. Hethen canceled a scheduled appearanceat the FanX Salt Lake City Comic Convention.

Dick Van Dyke running errands near his home in Malibu.BACKGRID

No official statement was made after he missed the Emmys. However, nearly a week later on Sept. 21, the FanX team released astatementsharing the news that Van Dyke would no longer be appearing at the three-day event.

“We are sorry to announce that Dick Van Dyke is not able to travel to FanX. He expresses his gratitude to all of those who support him but, at almost 99 years of age, traveling and interacting with thousands of people is more than he is able to do at this time.”

The two missed appearances come less than a month afterVan Dyke collected a trophy at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmy Awardsfor his CBS birthday special,Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic.

Dick Van Dyke, winner of the Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) for Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic.Amy Sussman/Getty

Amy Sussman/Getty

Arlene, 52, then gave her own brief remarks as she said to her husband that it’s “an honor to spend my life with you,” adding, “We got four nominations that put love, heart and soul into the show. To honor you, you’ve created endless joy and playfulness for generations to come.”

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Earlier this year,Van Dyke made history as the oldest Daytime Emmy Winneras he won the prize for best guest performer in a daytime drama series for his roleas Timothy Robicheaux onDays of Our Lives.

“I’m 98 years old, can you believe it?” he said in his acceptance speech. “This really tops off a lifetime of 80 years in the business.”

source: people.com