How education and upbringing influenced the life of Dick Van Dyke. A timeline of key moments.
Dick Van Dyke is a highly acclaimed American actor, entertainer, and comedian celebrated for his extensive career across film, television, and theater. His numerous accolades include six Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award. He has received recognition through inductions into the Television Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well as receiving the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, Kennedy Center Honors, and being named a Disney Legend.
On February 12, 1948, Dick Van Dyke married Margerie Willett on the radio show Bride and Groom.
In 1972, Dick Van Dyke checked into a hospital for three weeks to be treated for his alcoholism and become sober.
In 1976, Dick Van Dyke began his relationship with longtime companion Michelle Triola Marvin.
In 1984, Dick Van Dyke and Margerie Willett divorced after a long separation.
In 1987, Dick Van Dyke's granddaughter, Jessica Van Dyke, died from Reye syndrome, leading him to raise public awareness of the danger of aspirin to children.
In 1991, Dick Van Dyke became a computer animation enthusiast after purchasing an Amiga computer.
In 2011, Dick Van Dyke published his memoir.
On February 29, 2012, Dick Van Dyke married make-up artist Arlene Silver.
In a January 2013 interview with the London Daily Telegraph, Dick Van Dyke mentioned that he had been using Nicorette gum for the past decade to quit smoking.
In April 2013, Dick Van Dyke revealed that he had been experiencing symptoms of a neurological disorder for seven years, in which he felt a pounding in his head whenever he lay down.
In May 2013, Dick Van Dyke tweeted that it seemed his titanium dental implants might have been responsible for the neurological symptoms he was experiencing.
On August 19, 2013, Dick Van Dyke was rescued from his Jaguar after the car caught fire on the US 101 freeway in Calabasas, Los Angeles County. He was not injured.
In July 2016, Dick Van Dyke endorsed Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic Party presidential primaries and expressed concerns about Donald Trump's potential to lead the US into war.
In 2020, Dick Van Dyke again endorsed and campaigned for Bernie Sanders in the Democratic Party presidential primaries.
On December 21, 2023, Dick Van Dyke was honored with a CBS special, 'Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic', celebrating his 98th birthday.
In December 2024, Dick Van Dyke had to evacuate from his home in Malibu due to the California wildfires. He was assisted by neighbors during the evacuation.
In 2024, Dick Van Dyke endorsed Kamala Harris for president in the U.S. presidential election.
Donald John Trump is an American politician media personality and...
Bernie Sanders is a prominent American politician currently serving as...
CBS is a major American commercial broadcast television and radio...
California is the most populous US state located on the...
Kamala Harris is an American politician and attorney notable for...
Dame Julie Andrews is a highly acclaimed English actress singer...
56 minutes ago Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies: Key Events on Day 1,248, Fierce Fighting in Pokrovsk
2 hours ago Oregon establishes permanent statewide homeless shelter program with Gov. Kotek's signature on bill.
3 hours ago Frank Ocean Expands Homer Jewelry and Announces Directorial Debut with Taylor Russell.
3 hours ago Childcare solutions emerge in Kentwood, Nashville grapples with funding gaps, cost concerns.
3 hours ago Gary Payton II: Free Agency, Warriors Potential Landing Spot, Trade Rumors Surface
4 hours ago Arizona Woman Gets 8 Years for North Korea Laptop Farm Identity Theft Scheme
John Michael Ozzy Osbourne is a prominent English singer songwriter...
Jupiter is the fifth and largest planet from the Sun...
Hulk Hogan born Terry Gene Bollea is a retired American...
Adam Schiff is an American politician and lawyer currently serving...
Candace Owens is an American political commentator and author known...
Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician and military officer currently...