Dick Van Dyke reveals he’s not afraid of death, despite knowing he ‘could go any day now’

With nearly a century of life experience, beloved entertainment icon Dick Van Dyke has shared how he’s at peace with the idea of death, saying he’s not afraid—even though he knows it could come at any time.

Van Dyke made the comments during a seven-minute short film which has been made as a director’s cut of a new Coldplay music video. The video for All My Love, the latest single from the band’s album Moon Music, stars the 98-year-old Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Mary Poppins actor.

In the extended version of the video, Van Dyke opens up about his age, family and love.

“I’m acutely aware that I could go any day now, but I don’t know why, it doesn’t concern me, I’m not afraid of it,” he said.

“I have that feeling totally against anything intellectual I have, that I’m going to be alright.”

🎈ALL MY LOVE Official Video (Directors’ Cut)

Starring Dick Van Dyke

Directed by Spike Jonze & Mary Wigmore

Watch now https://t.co/O4cblZEgmG pic.twitter.com/VwZiWYe4y4

— Coldplay (@coldplay) December 6, 2024

In addition to his reflections on life and death, Van Dyke recently shared how he hopes to be remembered.

Van Dyke reflected on his legacy after receiving the award for Outstanding Variety Special at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmy Awards for his 2023 birthday special, Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic.

Van Dyke told reporters he hopes to be remembered as someone who brought laughter to people’s lives while adding that he has no plans to retire and remains eager to continue working.

“For laughter, I hope, for making people laugh for 75 years,” he shared.

“I’ve been in the business 75 years. I can’t believe that I’m still here and performing. I’m looking for work if anybody has (any).”

Van Dyke also reflected on the early days of his career while revealing what it takes to be successful in the entertainment industry.

“You have to stick with it. You’re gonna go through hard times and a lot of auditions… but you have to stay with it,” he said.

“Be patient if you’ve got the confidence in yourself, and it’s very important to believe that you can do it.”

-with PA.