At 99 years old, Dick Van Dyke missed his scheduled Vandy Camp comedy fundraiser due to illness. The actor's wife, Arlene Silver, hosted in his absence.

Van Dyke and Silver normally co-host the Vandy Camp, a fan event, along with his musical quartet, the Vantastix. The show merges the longtime entertainer’s love for comedy, vaudeville and the circus into a one-day celebration at the Arlene and Dick Van Dyke Theater at California’s Malibu High School.

Dick Van Dyke was unable to attend a comedy event over the weekend after falling ill, his wife, Arlene Silver, told attendees. The legendary actor and Silver were scheduled to co-host their event, Vandy Camp, at the Arlene & Dick Van Dyke Theater at Malibu High School on Saturday, according to the event's official Instagram page.