Dick Van Dyke has just received a 2024 Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special - at 98 years old.
And the iconic actor, known for the likes of Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, reflected on his incredible career while answering press questions, according to People.
"I've been in the business 75 years. I can't believe that I'm still here and performing," he admitted.
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He also reportedly joked: "I'm looking for work, if anybody has."
Van Dyke recently made history when he won a historic Daytime Emmy at 98 for his role on Days of Our Lives.
"I don't believe this. I feel like a spy from nighttime television," he said during his acceptance speech.
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"I'm 98 years old. Can you believe it? This really tops off a lifetime of 80 years in the business.
"If I had known I would have lived this long, I would've taken better care of myself."
The veteran star first got his start as part of a comedy duo in the '40s before branching into TV, Broadway and then film.
He starred on The Dick Van Dyke Show, before starring in the classic '60s film Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
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Van Dyke previously revealed that he works on his health and fitness and stays active with a backyard workout routine.
"So all you old guys out there, listen to me, I'm telling you: You can keep going for long – I'm still dancing! And singing!" he told CBS This Morning
He is married to his actress wife Arlene Silver, who he's been married to since 2012.
She is 46 years his junior.
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Title: Dick Van Dyke, 98, reflects on his illustrious career as he receives a Creative Arts Emmy: 'Can't believe I'm still here and performing'
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Published Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 01:09:00 GMT
