At 99 years old, Dick Van Dyke continues to prove that joy, charisma, and music never fade. Taking the stage with his wife, Arlene Silver, the Hollywood legend delighted audiences with a breezy, heartwarming rendition of Doris Day’s Everybody Loves a Lover. From the very first note, their chemistry lit up the room—playful, tender, and filled with the kind of love that only grows stronger with time.
For Van Dyke, music has always been more than performance—it is part of his identity. In 2000, he formed The Vantastix, a barbershop-style quartet that quickly became a passion project. When Arlene stepped into the picture, their shared love of singing and dancing became the foundation of their bond. The couple first met at the 2006 Screen Actor’s Guild Awards, where Arlene was working as a makeup artist. Years later, following the passing of Van Dyke’s second wife, friendship blossomed into romance, and in 2012 the two were married.
Despite their 46-year age difference, the couple has often shrugged off the headlines with humor. Van Dyke once quipped that Arlene is “very mature for her age,” while he is “immature for his,” making them the perfect match. Beyond the jokes, their connection is undeniable—especially when they sing together. Music has become their love language, one they share with the world.
Their performance of Everybody Loves a Lover sparkles with energy. Arlene’s sassy, spirited vocals open the number, while Van Dyke—still in remarkably strong voice—joins in with his signature warmth and playful scat singing. Soon, The Vantastix harmonize around them, and trumpeter Tony Guerrero steps in, creating a layered, joyful sound. The audience can’t help but cheer—not just for the music, but for the enduring love story unfolding before them.
The accompanying video, directed by Arlene Silver, is filled with charming nods to Van Dyke’s career. At one point, he sidesteps an ottoman in a playful callback to the iconic opening credits of The Dick Van Dyke Show, where he famously tripped for laughs. Everyone in the video wears sweaters from Van Dyke’s 1960s clothing line, The Dick Van Dyke Collection, adding yet another wink to his storied past.
Behind the scenes, music and dancing are part of their daily life together. Van Dyke once told PEOPLE magazine that he often finds Arlene singing or even tap dancing in the kitchen while doing the dishes. Their home is filled with the same kind of playful spirit they share on stage, a reminder that their marriage is not just about companionship but about joy.
The couple celebrated their wedding anniversary on February 29—a leap year date that makes the milestone even more unique. Each year that isn’t a leap year, they mark the occasion on February 28, adding a whimsical detail to their love story. For them, time is not measured by years, but by the laughter, music, and memories they create together.
With a career spanning over six decades and films like Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Bye Bye Birdie, Dick Van Dyke’s legacy is unquestionable. Yet at 99, his greatest performance may not be on screen at all. It is in the way he shares his life, music, and laughter with Arlene Silver—a love song still playing, still shining, and still inspiring.
