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Dick Van Dyke says that he and wife Arlene Silver "haven't had any problem with age at all" in their marriage, despite being 46 years apart

The entertainment legend spoke with PEOPLE ahead of his 100th birthday on Dec. 13

"She's responsible for keeping me in the moment," Van Dyke says of his wife

Dick Van Dyke has had many ups and downs throughout his life, but one person continues to keep him steady: his wife, Arlene Silver .

Speaking with PEOPLE for this week’s cover story, in honor of his upcoming 100th birthday and his new book 100 Rules for Living to 100 , the legendary entertainer opened up about his marriage to Silver, 54. Van Dyke shares four children with his late ex-wife Margie Willett, and was previously in a relationship with Michelle Triola, who died

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