Dick Van Dyke celebrates 99th birthday on 12/13/24 with a Coldplay song

[caramel]

Coldplay did a video with Dick Van Dyke for his 99th birthday on 12/13/24, showcasing some of Dick Van Dyke's iconic moments on film, along with his family.

At the end of the video, Chris Martin composes an impromptu song about old age.

Chris Martin and Dick Van Dyke on Jimmy Kimmel talking about the video.

 

[ChiroDoc]

God bless him. It's stunning what a great performer he was for so long. And a wonderful man as well.

 

[Trade]

Seems a little premature to be celebrating. He's still got 4 days to go till he's 99. At that age can he really be sure he'll make it for four more days? Can any of us?

 

[Murrmurr]

Seems a little premature to be celebrating. He's still got 4 days to go till he's 99. At that age can he really be sure he'll make it for four more days? Can any of us?

A good reason to start celebrating a little early, imo.

I bet he's glad he beat his alcohol addiction decades ago.

 

[hollydolly]

I posted it here...

What are you listening to in 2024 ?

 

[caramel]

Seems a little premature to be celebrating. He's still got 4 days to go till he's 99. At that age can he really be sure he'll make it for four more days? Can any of us?

When I was posting the thread, I was acutely aware that there was almost a week to go, and wouldn't it be tragic if he died before his birthday?

But then I thought, it's still a beautiful testament to a life.

It didn't really have to be about his birthday. It was just a collaboration, and 100 would have been more amazing. But I think it's a nice reminder to celebrate the now.

 

[dusty]

Wow...what a guy. He's 99 and the only thing about him that's changed is his body! He's all that he was so many years ago. I think it's wonderful.

 

[seadoug]

More power to you, Dick Van Dyke, for being a funny guy and a great actor!

 

[chic]

This is so great. I never missed the Dick Van Dyke show as a kid.

 

[Inept]

Dick Van Dyke celebrates 99th birthday on 12/13/24 .....​

I just hope he doesn't trip over that foot stool in his next episode. At his age it could be lethal.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Coldplay did a video with Dick Van Dyke for his 99th birthday on 12/13/24, showcasing some of Dick Van Dyke's iconic moments on film, along with his family.

At the end of the video, Chris Martin composes an impromptu song about old age.

Chris Martin and Dick Van Dyke on Jimmy Kimmel talking about the video.

This is really nice. They lived close to each other. I really like cold play.

 

[moviequeen1]

I really enjoyed this video,it made my day

 

[Inept]

I really enjoyed this video,it made my day

Particularly his definition of "love" which makes it easier for me to make a decision that has been hanging over my head for some months now.

 

[hearlady]

If appears he barely escaped the fires in Malibu!

MSN

 

[debodun]

Happy birthday, Dick. Don't trip over any ottomans!

 

[Trade]

He made it!

 

[JustBonee]

If appears he barely escaped the fires in Malibu!

MSN

He’s been thru a lot lately. Glad he found his cat Bobo after the fire.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

If appears he barely escaped the fires in Malibu!

MSN

Thanks to his neighbors, he did. What a thing to have to go through at his age, around the holidays and on the eve of his birthday, no less!
@JustBonee What a blessing that his cat was found.