After canceling his FanX appearance, Dick Van Dyke was spotted out in Malibu.
In a video captured by the New York Post after the cancellation, Van Dyke was asked how he was feeling. He told the outlet, “I feel old.”
He went on to say that he’s “praying” he makes it to his 99th birthday on Dec. 13.
He seemed in good spirits, despite feeling old, while talking with The Post.
Van Dyke was expected to meet with fans at the FanX event in Salt Lake City from Sept. 26 to 28.
However, in a statement shared on its website, FanX announced, “We are sorry to announce that Dick Van Dyke is not able to travel to FanX at this time. He expresses his gratitude to all of those who continue to support him but, at almost 99 years of age, traveling and interacting with thousands of people is more than he is able to do at this time.”
The decision to cancel his appearance came just days after he failed to appear at the 2024 Emmy Awards where he was expected to present an award on Sept. 15.
Van Dyke’s camp never issued a statement regarding his absence.
He did however attend the 2024 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sept. 7 where he watched the producers of the “Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic” special for his 98th birthday win an award.
In an earlier interview with People, Van Dyke experienced interest in putting on a one-man show where he detailed his nearly 8 decades in show business.
I have a lot of stories to tell. I thought I’d just do a one-man show, like this,” he told People. “Just sit and talk to the audience.”
His last public appearance was at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmys on Sept. 7. While talking to reporters at the event, he said he hoped to be remembered “for laughter.”