Dick Van Dyke, 97, Reveals Off Accidents In 1st Video Since Malibu Automotive Crash: Watch

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Mary Poppins star Dick Van Dyke, 97, was concerned in a minor automotive accident on Mar. 15, per TMZ, and on Friday, he confirmed off his accidents to The Each day Mail whereas out together with his spouse, Arlene Silver. “I’m advantageous, simply sore throughout,” he instructed the reporter. “The airbag didn’t deploy, so I simply did a face plant proper into the steering wheel and it simply made me a bit dumber.” Within the clip, which could be seen HERE, he revealed he sustained two stitches on his lip and soreness on his physique.

Whereas out visiting an undisclosed location in Malibu together with his higher half, Dick rocked an off-the-cuff ensemble that featured military print sweatpants, a blue long-sleeve shirt with the sleeves rolled up and black slip-on sneakers. The accident occurred in the identical metropolis final week, as reported by TMZ, after he reportedly instructed police officers that he “misplaced management” of his silver 2018 Lexus LS 500. On the time of the incident, it was reported that the well-known comic was driving by way of wet situations and “was bleeding from the nostril and mouth and might need suffered a concussion.” Dick “slammed” right into a gate and sustained the above-mentioned accidents. As well as, he reportedly “refused” to go to the hospital to hunt additional medical therapy.

On the time, TMZ additionally confirmed that the 97-year-old was not on intoxicated by both medication or alcohol. Attributable to his age, it was reported that the cops allegedly requested that he “retake” his driving check following the accident. Whereas he spoke with the reporter on Friday, Dick additionally made a remark about his age and the way his mates have since handed. “I’m 97, all my mates are lifeless,” he stated in a non-joking matter. In the meantime, the reporter stated Dick remains to be “hanging in there,” to which he stated, “Yeah! I’m nonetheless having enjoyable!”

Regardless of the automotive crash, it’s true that the Analysis: Homicide alum remains to be having fun with his life, as he appeared on the hit present, The Masked Singer, simply final month! Through the Season 9 premiere, he was revealed to be the character Gnome, on the Feb. 15 episode (watch video above). When he was unmasked, choose Nicole Scherzinger cried and gushed to Dick that “the entire world loves you a lot.” Quickly after the father-of-four was eradicated from the present, he spoke with Yahoo Music about what retains him in upbeat spirits at his age. “Having an exquisite younger spouse half my age to care for me — that works!” he joked on the time. “My optimistic perspective, I get that from my spouse.”

Dick and his 51-year-old spouse have been married for over a decade, as they first stated their “I Dos” in 2012. Previous to Arlene, he was married to the late Margie Willett from 1948 to 1984. The beloved star has 4 youngsters together with Christian, 72, Carrie Beth, Stacy, and actor Barry, 71. Dick and Arlene are sometimes noticed dancing collectively and spending time outdoor through her Instagram account, in addition to his. Her most up-to-date put up of her hubby was on Might 27, 2022, when Arlene confirmed off Dick’s Mary Poppins sweater. “I hear you want my sweatshirt!! It’s one among my favorites!! It was despatched to me many moons in the past by @happiestteesonearth It’s so mushy and naturally, I like the message!! Hold Singing and Hold Transferring!! Pleased Friday!!,” she captioned the put up.

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