For Dick Van Dyke, 2025 marked his 100th year of life. Born in 1925, the "Mary Poppins" star has experienced many lifetimes' worth of career achievements in the entertainment industry, from helming the comedic genius that was "The Dick Van Dyke Show" (1961-1966) to flaunting his stamina in dance numbers from "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (1968), and even showcasing his masterful sharp wit decades later in the 2006 Ben Stiller hit comedy "Night at the Museum." However, ahead of his centennial on December 13, Van Dyke admitted that life, no matter how successful it has been , can sometimes look overwhelmingly bleak at his age.

"It's frustrating to feel diminished in the world, physically and socially," the Hollywood legend wrote in a November 2025 essay for The Sunday Times . Van Dyke detai

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