Dick Van Dyke, 97, Had Car Keys Taken Away By Concerned Wife: Report

Rumors have circulated that Dick Van Dyke, the legendary actor aged 97, has had his car keys taken away by his wife due to concerns over his safety. The actor was involved in a car accident on March 15, 2023, in Malibu, California. His car skidded on wet pavement and crashed into a gate. Van Dyke later revealed that he had minor injuries, but the airbags did not deploy, leading him to hit his face on the steering wheel.

His wife, Arlene Silver, reportedly took away his driving privilege due to safety concerns. She is worried that it might be too late to revoke his keys if she does not act now. Van Dyke was unhappy about it and is determined to maintain his independence despite being aware of his age.

Van Dyke’s and Silver’s concerns about the actor’s safety are valid since he had been involved in a serious car crash ten years ago that left his Jaguar in flames. Van Dyke has had an illustrious Hollywood career, spanning multiple decades, featuring in movies such as “Mary Poppins” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” and a Broadway hit “Bye Bye Birdie.” In the 1960s, he co-starred with Mary Tyler Moore in the iconic sitcom “The Dick Van Dyke Show.”

Despite being a famous personality, Van Dyke’s wife continues to enforce safety measures to ensure that he remains safe from harm and to prevent harm to others as well.