Barbara Eden took a moment out of her day to wish actor Dick Van Dyke a happy birthday on Saturday, Dec. 13. The I Dream of Genie star—who celebrated her 94th birthday in August—shared a throwback photo alongside Dyke along with a sweet message for the Mary Poppins actor.
Van Dyke recently spoke out about his centennial birthday, sharing a bit of an update on how he’s feeling lately. “You know I played old men a lot. And I always played ’em as angry, and cantankerous,” he said. “It’s not really that way.”
“I don’t know any other 100-year-old, but I can speak for myself,” he continued, adding, “I’m so lucky. I don’t have any ache or pain.”
Van Dyke credits going to the gym three days a week with saving him from pain.
Dozens of fans took to the comments section to react to the sweet message.
“Loving this!!! Both of you are so precious,” one person wrote.
“Barbara you’re a legend!! Happy birthday to him,” someone else said.
“Love u Both so much and thank u for the joy u’ve brought since I was a kid,” a third comment read.
“Two awesome legends I love both of you happy birthday dick,” a fourth Instagram user added.
Barbara Eden took to Instagram to wish Dick Van Dyke a happy 100th birthday, sharing a throwback photo and a heartfelt message. Van Dyke recently reflected on his milestone birthday, expressing gratitude for his health and sharing his secret to staying pain-free. Fans flooded the comments with love and admiration for the two legendary actors.
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