The protagonist of the film Mary Poppins has 80 years of career and confessed that retiring is not in his plans.
Dick Van Dyke. Photo: NA.
The actor Dick Van Dyke appeared at the delivery of the DayTime Emmy 2024an event where creative daytime and lifestyle arts proposals are rewarded, and was shown more vital than ever. The artist did not hesitate to go on stage and speak after receiving the award from him and becoming the oldest nominee in history.
Van Dyke, who became known for his character protagonist in the film Mary Poppinsand that already has 80 years of careergave the present at the awards ceremony that took place last weekend in Los Angeles.
The actor in the movie Mary Poppins. Photo: NA.
“I can’t believe this. I feel like I’m a spy for the nighttime television side. I am the oldest man nominated in history. I dont believe it. I’ve been playing older men all my life. “If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself,” the actor joked when receiving the statuette from him for his participation in the program. Days of our lives.
“Am I really the oldest? I didn’t know I was. What bad luck. I think I’m the last of my generation. Have 98 years. I keep almost all my marbles. “I don’t remember what I had for breakfast,” she added.
Dick Van Dyke. Photo: NA.
“They treated me very well and I had a great time. It’s not work, it’s leisure. The actors here are lucky, and I had a great time,” said Van Dyke about his participation in the cycle, where he shone and was able to beat other great actors who were nominated.
Van Dyke won the nomination against Linden Ashbywith The Young and the Restless, Ashley Joneswith The Bold and the Beautiful, Guy Pearcewith General Hospital, and Alley Millswith Neighbors.
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In dialogue with Entertainment Tonight, the actor revealed his secret to staying so well at his age. “I go to the gym. To achieve a long life, that’s what I do. “I recommend it to everyone, that’s my secret weapon,” he said.
Dick Van Dyke. Photo: NA.
Furthermore, an illusion keeps him alive: win the Oscar Award and become “EGOT“, name given to those who earn a Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony. “Yes! Give me a chance. I hope it’s not posthumous,” she asked.
