Dick Van Dyke, 98, has revealed that he thinks about his mortality so often that he knows exactly how he wants to be remembered

The Maria Poppins actor, who turns 99 on December 13, revealed his dream after winning an award for Outstanding Variety Special at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmy Awards for his 2023 birthday special Dick Van Dyke 98 years of magic.

He said he wanted to be remembered “for laughter” – and stated of the legacy he wants: “I hope (I’m remembered) to make people laugh for 75 years.”

The actor continued to reflect on his life and decades-long career, saying, “I’ve been in the business for 75 years. I can’t believe I’m still here and performing.”

And he said about how he wants to work until he drops: “I’m looking for work if anyone has it.”

Van Dyke also gave advice to younger actors, saying, “You’ve got to stick with it. You’re going to go through tough times and go through a lot of auditions… but you’ve got to stick with it.