Dick Van Dyke, at 98 years young, proves that age is just a number when it comes to love. The legendary actor recently spilled the beans on his unconventional love story with wife Arlene Silver, whom he serendipitously met at the 2006 SAG Awards.
“I never approached a strange woman in my life,” Van Dyke revealed to Entertainment Tonight. “She walked by and I jumped up and I said, ‘Hi, I’m Dick.’ I had no idea she was half my age. Beautiful.”
The age-defying duo didn’t rush into romance, with Silver admitting, “I had never seen ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show,’ I never saw anything he was in.” Yet, fate had other plans, as they blossomed from friends to more over time.
Their relationship isn’t without its unique backstory – Van Dyke was previously married and even had a longtime affair before finding love again. But it was Silver who stole his heart after supporting him through a difficult time. The couple officially tied the knot in 2012 and have been inseparable ever since.
Despite their 46-year age gap, the pair’s love transcends numbers. When asked about their age difference, Van Dyke quipped, “We don’t feel the age gap. I’m emotionally immature and Arlene is very wise for her age, so we meet in the middle.”
Their harmonious love story isn’t just behind closed doors; they recently stepped out to support Van Dyke’s former co-star Carol Burnett at her handprint ceremony. Plus, with Van Dyke’s recent special “Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic” on CBS, the couple’s love story is capturing hearts everywhere.
In a world where love knows no bounds, Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver’s joyous relationship proves that sometimes, age is just a number. They may have an unconventional beginning, but as Van Dyke proudly declares, Silver is the “best wife” who has made him the happiest man in the world. Their life together is undeniably magical, making fans believe in love that stands the test of time.
