Mary Poppins' Dick Van Dyke, 96, pays sweet tribute to film during lunch with wife, 50

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Dick Van Dyke is stepping out for a rare appearance in public!

Mary Poppins was released back in 1964, with the hit Disney classic instantly becoming a firm favourite among fans. The film saw actress Julie Andrews star as Mary, a nanny who visits a dysfunctional family in London and attempts to improve the family's lifestyle, while Dick Van Dyke starred as Bert and David Tomlinson took on the role of George Banks. Julie, 86, shot to fame thanks to the role, and Mary Poppins has gone on to be watched by numerous generations of youngsters over nearly six decades.

Supercalifragilistic! Dick Van Dyke is proving that a spoon full of sugar really does help the medicine go down — no matter how old you are!

going viral with a romantic Valentine’s Day video — but still looked like loved-up newlyweds as they shared a laugh while strolling along in the sun.In addition to the sweatshirt referencing his most famous film role, Van Dyke kept things casual for the lunch date, donning a pair of Adidas sweatpants he presumably wore for his workout. The “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” star is famous for keeping fit and healthy in spite of his advancing age, telling Closer Weekly that he still hits the gym three times a week. “I’ve always been an exerciser and still am .

IT may be 58 years since he high-kicked across the roofs of London to Chim Chim Cher-ee but Mary Poppins star Dick Van Dyke hasn't forgotten his most iconic role. The 96-year-old actor - who starred as chimney sweep Bert in the 1964 classic - was spotted this week in a jumper emblazoned with the words "Spoonful of Sugar", in reference to one of the film's enduring songs.

Actor Dick Van Dyke has been spotted for the first time in close to year during an outing recently with wife Arlene Silver. Van Dyke, 96, wore a "Spoonful of Sugar" sweatshirt for the outing, seemingly as a nod to his role in "Mary Poppins." The actor gained fame as an entertainer on television and radio. He is most known for his roles in "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "Bye Bye Byrdie" and more.

Hollywood star Dick sported a Spoonful of Sugar sweatshirt from his iconic musical flick Mary Poppins and a pair of navy blue joggers, sporting a leather bag over one shoulder as he made his way into town with his wife, 50.He and wife Arlene Silver were heading to a cute lunch date out in Malibu after heading to the gym as a couple.Arlene rocked a long-sleeved blue top with a navy-and-white striped cropped t-shirt over it, along with ruffled black leggings and a pair of rose gold sunglasses, with a turquoise bag slung across her front.Dick’s sweatshirt, of course, paid homage to the Mary Poppins song A Spoonful of Sugar from the 1964 classic flick, in which Dick starred as chimney sweep Bert alongside Julie Andrews.His other iconic roles include Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and of course the fame he achieved in his titular programme The Dick Van Dyke Show.He also returned for the sequel, Mary Poppins Returns, in 2018 - and wasn’t afraid to demonstrate his incredible moves.More recently, Dick has starred in everything from musical flick Buttons to two episodes of Kidding in 2020, with his latest role being as James Archer in Capture the Flag - which is in post-production according to IMDb.Dick met his wife Arlene - who is 46 years his junior - at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2007, when he was tasked with presenting his co-star Julie Andrews with a Lifetime Achievement Award.Arlene, a make-up artist, admitted the pair “got along immediately as friends”, and said their age difference doesn’t bother her - although Dick has spoken out about his worries over criticism.He told Closer Weekly: “I thought there would be an outcry about a gold digger marrying an old man.

Dick Van Dyke may be 96 but his humour is still just as sharp after he was spotted wearing a ‘spoonful of sugar’ jumper. The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang actor was spotted out and about in Malibu, California on Wednesday during a busy day of running errands. First stop was a session at the gym, which he was spotted leaving with a pep in his step, explaining exactly how he remains nimble in his golden years. He later met up with his wife Arlene Silver and the two headed to a lunch date, with the actor still rocking his gym attire, which included a grey jumper with ‘spoonful of sugar’ printed on the front alongside a picture. It was, of course, a cheeky nod to Dick’s famous role as jack-of-all-trades Bert in the 1964 children’s classic Mary Poppins, in which the titular character sings the famous song. Dick was in cheerful spirits as he was seen laughing around with others while heading into the restaurant with Arlene. The couple have been married for 10 years and celebrated their anniversary in February. They met in 2007 when Arlene was working at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Dick took to the stage to present Mary Poppins actress Julie Andrews with a lifetime achievement award. Arlene, a former make-up artist and singer, previously recalled their first meeting and shared: ‘He said, “Hi, I’m Dick”.

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Dick previously addressed his marriage to Arlene earlier this year.He said: "I thought there would be an outcry about a gold digger marrying an old man."But no one ever took that attitude," he told Closer Weekly.On Valentine's Day, Arlene shared a clip of herself and Dick performing a dance to Richard Adler and Robert Allen song Everybody Loves a Lover.

The legendary Dick Van Dyke enjoyed a lunch date with his second wife, Arlene Silver, in Malibu on Wednesday after exercising at the gym.At 96, the national treasure is 46 years older than the former make-up artist, but they celebrated 10 years of marriage on February 29.'I thought there would be an outcry about a gold digger marrying an old man,' Dick admitted to Closer Weekly in March. Looking good!The legendary Dick Van Dyke enjoyed a lunch date with his second wife, Arlene Silver, in Malibu on Wednesday after exercising at the gym'But no one ever took that attitude.'Van Dyke - who's only an Oscar away from elite EGOT status - was sporting a grey sweatshirt emblazoned with critters submerged in a 'Spoonful Sugar.' A Spoonful of Sugar was one of Julie Andrews' famous songs from Robert Stevenson's 1964 Disney classic Mary Poppins, in which the Midwesterner portrayed cockney jack-of-all-trades Bert.Dick is also known for his memorable roles in The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-66), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) and, most recently, Mary Poppins Returns (2018).

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