Disney actor Dick Van Dyke celebrates his 99th birthday

Legendary Disney actor Dick Van Dyke is celebrating his 99th birthday today.

Van Dyke, widely known for his iconic role in The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966), shared humor and gratitude as he marked this incredible milestone.

Reflecting on a recent incident, Van Dyke recounted being rescued from a fire in Malibu, saying:
“I tried to light 99 candles and set Malibu on fire. I suddenly ran out of gas. I couldn’t stand up. Two guys picked me up and put me in the car.”

He also revealed that his wife was present during the fire, which caused damage to nearby homes. Investigators are still determining the cause of the blaze.

Celebrating his new age, he said: ‘”Tomorrow, I’ll start my first day of my 100th year. Can you believe that? I don’t. I can’t get my mind around 99 because I don’t feel it. I mean, I don’t feel great, but I don’t feel 99.”