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- NAME: Dick Van Dyke
- OCCUPATION: Television Actor, Comedian, Talk Show Host, Television Producer, Writer
- BIRTH DATE: December 13, 1925 (Age: 87)
- PLACE OF BIRTH: West Plains, Missouri
- Full Name: Richard Wayne Van Dyke
- AKA: Dick Van Dyke
- AKA: Richard Van Dyke
- ZODIAC SIGN: Sagittarius
Best Known For
Dick Van Dyke is an American actor and comedian best known for hosting The Dick Van Dyke Show. He's also known for starring on Diagnosis Murder and for roles in films like Mary Poppins, Dick Tracy and Night at the Museum.
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Personal Life
Van Dyke had four children with his first wife, Margie. The pair lived separate lives for years, before officially divorcing in 1984. He became involved with Michelle Triola, an ex-girlfriend of Lee Marvin, in the late 1970s. Trioia had been working as Van Dyke's agent's secretary when they first met. Van Dyke stayed with Triola for nearly 30 years, until her death in 2009. In March 2012,
the 86-year-old actor wed 40-year-old makeup artist Arlene Silver.
In April 2013, Van Dyke announced that he was suffering from an "undiagnosed neurological disorder," posting on his Twitter page: "My head bangs every time I lay down. I've had every test come back that I'm perfectly healthy. Anybody got any ideas?" The longtime television personality was reportedly advised by his doctor to avoid plane travel and rest until further tests could be conducted to pinpoint the direct cause of his head pain.
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