9 h. ago Mary Poppins icon admits he 'probably neglected' kids as he worked way out of poverty

Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke who turns 100 next month has shared the compromises he was forced to make as he tried to secure a successful career to provide his family with a good life

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4 d. ago Dick Van Dyke reveals the two things he’s avoided to help him reach 100

The Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star will celebrate his milestone birthday on December 13

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5 d. ago ‘I feel like I’m about 13’ – Dick Van Dyke reflects on turning 100

The Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star is not worried about being remembered but hopes children will continue to sing the films’ songs.

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8 d. ago Marcus Rashford transfer agreement emerges as Man Utd icon admits 'time was right'

Marcus Rashford has been in fantastic form for Barcelona following his loan move from Manchester United, and club icons believe the Red Devils did the right thing by letting him go

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9 d. ago Dick Van Dyke reveals he turned down James Bond offer: ‘Have you heard my British accent?’

Actor reflected on his career, from highlights to missed opportunities, ahead of his 100th birthday in December

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1 week ago ‘Do you expect me to talk?’: Dick Van Dyke says he turned down playing James Bond

As the veteran actor turns 100 he reveals that he was approached to play the British spy in the early 60s, but realised his accent wouldn’t have been up to scratchFor more than six decades, the actor Dick Van Dyke has been pilloried for his attempts at a British accent in Mary Poppins (1964). Now, the actor who has since apologised for the “most atrocious cockney accent in the history of cinema” as chimney sweep Bert in the Disney classic has revealed he was in the running to play another UK icon on screen: James Bond.Speaking on the Today TV programme in the US, Van Dyke, who turns 100 next month, said that Bond producer Albert Broccoli approached him to ask if he fancied the role of the British spy in his first big screen outing. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Kelly Brook's husband speaks out as Page 3 icon breaks down in tears on I'm A Celeb

Kelly Brook's husband Jeremy Parisi has admitted spending time away from the Page 3 icon is "tougher than I could have ever imagined", after she choked up on the ITV show

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1 week ago Dick Van Dyke reveals secret to longevity ahead of 100th birthday

‘Mary Poppins’ star, 99, celebrates his birthday December 13

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1 week ago Dick van Dyke shares secret to longevity ahead of 100th birthday as he says 'I really feel it'

Dick van Dyke, whose acting credits include the childhood classic Mary Poppins, recently reflected on his nearly 100 years and revealed the task he continues to stick to "three times a week"

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2 w. ago Soap legend opens up on secret disease after sparking concern with pic

The ITV icon admitted she had secretly battling the hidden condition for two decades, but finally came clean after eagle-eyed fans noticed a worrying detail in one of her pics

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2 w. ago Man United icon Sir David Beckham admits one key regret from glittering football career

David Beckham, who was knighted earlier this month for his services to sport and charity, has made a heartbreaking admission about hanging up his boots

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2 w. ago Dick Van Dyke, 99, says he is ‘physically and socially diminished’

In a new health diary, the ‘Mary Poppins’ star – who turns 100 in December – opened up about his loneliness, writing that ‘every single one of my dearest lifelong friends is gone’

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2 w. ago Ebanie Bridges 'saved Kell Brook's life' after 'he was possessed by this devil'

British boxing icon Kell Brook has admitted Ebanie Bridges "saved his life" and the Blonde Bomber said "that he was possessed by this devil"

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2 w. ago The billionaire nanny boom: why gen Z is providing ‘private service’ for the super

Is it time to start channelling Mary Poppins? Some graduates are eschewing entry-level jobs to earn £150k or more looking after the children of the absurdly wealthyName: Billionaire nannies.Age: Mid-20s, or thereabouts. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Cristiano Ronaldo confirms retirement plan as Man Utd icon sets out career timeline

Cristiano Ronaldo has set out a timeline for his footballing career - one week after the Manchester United icon admitted he'd be hanging up his boots soon

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2 w. ago I'm a Celebrity star Jack Osbourne admits it will be 'difficult' after passing of rock icon dad Ozzy

The of the Black Sabbath legend will be competing on the ITV reality series

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last month BBC Radio icon Bob Harris admits feeling 'low' in heartbreaking cancer update

Bob Harris is known for co-founding Time Out magazine in 1968 before joining the BBC in 1970 and has had various roles across its radio channels in the past 50 years.

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