Dick Van Dyke, 96, takes a golf cart ride with wife Arlene Silver in Malibu

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By Asiya Ali

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Dick Van Dyke has been spotted in Malibu, California, enjoying a golf buggy ride with his wife Arlene Silver as the couple did some shopping.

The 96-year-old movie and television legend looked in good spirits as he wore a light blue sweater, dark pants, and black slippers while riding shotgun in the cart with his 51-year-old spouse.

The Mary Poppins icon and his wife, who is a former make-up artist, tied the knot in February 2012 when he was age 86 and she was age 40.

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This comes after Van Dyke - whose left eye looked red and inflamed - was spotted giving away money to job seekers and providing winter coats for those in need in Malibu earlier this month.

According to The New York Post, a staff member at Malibu Community Labor Exchange said that the actor had been doing humanitarian work since May 2021. "Just call him an angel from God," they added.

The outlet also mentioned that the actor reportedly said "whenever I have some fives, I come by. You can’t do it all the time, though," to reporters as he was handing out $5 bills.

The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star's heartwarming acts outside of his career have been praised by online users who have grown up adoring his movies.

One fan wrote: "God bless Mr. Van Dyke...he was always one of my favorite actors and his touching generosity towards the less fortunate...of which there are many...proves his kindness and humanity towards the poor and needy... He is a true Role Model for us all!"

Another fan said: "Dick is one of my eternal faves!! So talented. So gracious when surrounded by 'the biz.'"

A third user added: "For many years I had provided the sound system for an annual skid row Thanksgiving day event, providing meals and entertainment for the downtowners. Mr. Van Dyke was there EVERY YEAR...donating his time and energy. He is the real deal."

Previously, Van Dyke was married to Margie Willett for nearly four decades and had four children together - Barry, Stacy, Carrie Beth, and Christian. He is also a proud grandfather of seven children.

The New Dick Van Dyke Show star's films career includes the theatrical version of Bye Bye Birdie in 1963, Mary Poppins in 1964, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in 1968.

He has also starred in the 2018 sequel Mary Poppins Returns as Mr. Dawes Jr. after playing the cockney jack-of-all-trades Bert in the original film.

The Hollywood star has received numerous accolades over his seven-decade career, including four Primetime Emmy Awards, Tony Awards, and a Grammy Award.

In 2013, Van Dyke was honored with the SAG Life Achievement Award and in 2021, he was a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors for his lifetime contribution to the American arts and culture.

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