Dick Van Dyke, 95, palms out wads of money to individuals in want amid the pandemic
Super Kalifragilisticalxpial table! 95-year-old Dick Van Dyke is handing out bundles of money to struggling job seekers to touch an act of kindness amid the pandemic
- Dick Van Dyke was seen returning to his Malibu community on Tuesday
- The 95-year-old actor visited a local CVS pharmacy before stopping by a bank to get a wad of cash
- Van Dyke drove to a Malibu Community Labor Exchange, a nonprofit that helps locals find day jobs in the area
- The actor handed out bills to people standing in line from the window of his car
Dick Van Dyke lives up to his reputation as one of Hollywood’s most affable and legendary stars after the 95-year-old was discovered handing out bundles of money to people in need amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Beloved Mary Poppins star, who starred alongside Julie Andrews in the 1964 classic, chimney sweep Bert, gave back to members of his ward on Tuesday afternoon running errands in Malibu.
The actor attended the Malibu Community Labor Exchange on Civic Center Way, a nonprofit that helps people find day jobs in the area.
Returning: Dick Van Dyke was seen handing out bundles of money to people in need after running errands in his Malibu neighborhood on Tuesday
The 95-year-old beloved Mary Poppins star stopped at a bank to withdraw money and distribute it to local job seekers struggling during the pandemic
Van Dyke left a small group of job seekers stunned after parking outside the facility and handing out bills from his car window to people waiting in line for employment.
The generous act comes from the fact that millions of Americans struggled to make ends meet after losing their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Van Dyke himself is at increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19 due to his older age, but seemed unwavering and in high spirits when he helped those in need.
Earlier in the day, the star was seen picking up groceries from his local CVS pharmacy.
He later went to a bank to withdraw a wad of cash and give it to the people in the center.
The actor drove himself to the Malibu Community Labor Exchange, where he spent money on people waiting in line from his car window
The small group of job seekers seemed touched by the generous act
The generous act comes from the fact that millions of Americans struggled to make ends meet after losing their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic
The facility is a non-profit organization that helps locals find day jobs in the area
It is unknown how much money the actor spent, but it was clear that the recipients were touched by his heartwarming act of kindness.
The actor wore a green fleece jacket, sweatpants and trainers and protected himself with a face mask with a kiss pattern during the excursion.
Van Dyke is considered a Hollywood icon best known for playing various roles that date back to the 1950s.
Earlier in the day, Van Dyke was spotted collecting groceries from a local CVS pharmacy
He wore a green fleece jacket, sweatpants and trainers, and protected himself with a face mask with a kiss print
Dick Van Dyke is known for playing the beloved chimney sweep Bert alongside Julie Andrews in the 1964 classic
He has also continued to act in film and television roles as a nonagenarian.
In addition to his prominent role in Poppins, Missouri-born Dick is known for a number of other great hits throughout his seven decades career.
He starred in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, What A Way To Go, The Morning After, The Dick Van Dyke Show alongside Mary Tyler Moore, and The Carol Burnett Show, to name a few.
He has been married to his second wife Arlene Silver since 2012, who at 49 is 46 years his junior.
Van Dyke was previously married to Michelle Triola Marvin until her death in 2009.
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