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Dick Van Dyke Had A Harrowing Experience With A Wildfire Just Before Turning 99: ‘I Was Trying To Crawl To The Car. I Had Exhausted Myself.’

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Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke narrowly escapes brushfire near Malibu as he celebrates his 99th birthday.
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  • Van Dyke, known for 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and 'Mary Poppins', was forced to crawl to his car while trying to flee the raging wildfire at his Malibu home.
  • The 99-year-old icon described the harrowing experience, saying 'I was trying to crawl to the car. I had exhausted myself.' Hollywood is relieved the beloved star survived the close call.
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Dick Van Dyke, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Poppins
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