Dick Van Dyke dropped out of a public look on Saturday throughout the third version of Vandy Camp, a fan occasion held on the Arlene & Dick Van Dyke Theater at Malibu Excessive Faculty. His spouse, Arlene Silver, confirmed that the actor was not going to attend the occasion as initially deliberate (by way of USA Right this moment).
As Silver took the stage, she launched herself as “not the Van Dyke you’re anticipating,” and defined that Van Dyke wouldn’t be attending Vandy Camp this yr in individual.
“I’m sorry,” mentioned Silver to the Vandy Camp viewers. “If you’re 99-and-a-half years previous, you’ve good days and dangerous days, and while you’re 40 years previous, you’ve good days and dangerous days. Sadly, right now is just not a great day for him, and he’s sick that he can’t be right here.”
Regardless that Van Dyke was not in attendance, Silver advised the viewers that he can be tuning in from residence. Followers from all over the world voiced their appreciation for the actor after Silver addressed the group, asking for everybody to inform Van Dyke what he “meant to them.” Van Dyke made a quick look by way of livestream throughout Vandy Camp shortly after.
Through the livestream, Silver mentioned that she was “fairly assured” that Van Dyke can be in attendance for the following Vandy Camp.
Vandy Camp is a one-day occasion with performances by Van Dyke, Silver and their group Vantastix. With conversations from Van Dyke and Silver, the occasion incorporates dwell music, chosen clips from Van Dyke’s profession and a Q&A session.