Dick Van Dyke’s wife on their 46-year age gap: ‘Same age relationships don’t last’

Arlene Silver, 53, discussed her 46-year age gap with husband Dick Van Dyke, 99, saying relationships with the same age “don’t last”. Van Dyke and Silver, married for 13 years, say their relationship works well despite doubts. They met at the 2006 Screen Actors Guild Awards, and now host charity events in Malibu.

Dick Van Dyke ’s wife has opened up about her 46-year age gap with her husband, saying she does not think relationships between people who are the same age “last”. Arlene Silver, 53, said it was “eerie” how well the relationship with Van Dyke, 99, “works”. Relationships for celebrities and others in the public eye can often be something of a challenge.



But actor Van Dyke, who aged 99 can still apparently still sing the song “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” without making a single mistake, has revealed what works for him and his wife..