Dick Van Dyke narrowly escaped the terrifying fury of the Malibu wildfires! On Thursday, the 99-year-old actor (happy birthday, btw!) appeared as part of a Today show segment covering the devastating wildfires that erupted in Malibu this week.
And in the grave television spot, he detailed his harrowing escape! He told reporters: Related: Coldplay’s New Video Featuring Dick Van Dyke Will Make You SOB! In footage captured by his doorbell camera, he and his wife Arlene can be seen fleeing their home with their pets to steer clear of the fires.
But being almost 100 years old, the Mary Poppins alum “exhausted” himself during the withdrawal, and he was reduced to CRAWLING to safety.
OMG!! He explained: How TERRIFYING! Imagine being in that situation — fires closing in and unable to run! And especially at his age, no less!
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