Dick Van Dyke Reveals the Affair That Ended His Marriage

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At the age of 95, Dick Van Dyke has seen many things over the course of his career in Hollywood. The comedic and musical actor has been a household name since the 1960s and has maintained his health and vigor into his old age. Dick got married to his first wife in 1948, well before his rise to mainstream prominence. His first wife never liked the Hollywood lifestyle, resulting in the two having numerous issues.

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Dick made his Broadway debut in 1959, performing in the show The Girls Against the Boys. Dick was chosen for his charisma, despite not having any dancing experience. However, he was a quick learner. Dick's performance was successful, resulting in a Tony Award. In 1961, he took to television in The Dick Van Dyke Show. A massive success, the show stayed on the air until 1965. During that time, Dick could also be seen on film in such features as 1963's Bye Bye Birdie and j1964's Mary Poppins.

By the early 1970s, Dick had developed a severe dependency on alcohol. He checked into a rehab clinic. Upon returning from the clinic, he learned that his wife had also checked in as a result of a secret dependency on prescription medications. Dick was completely unaware of his wife's problem, proving that the two's relationship had become extremely distant. After their rehab stays, the two began taking trial separations from each other. During this time, Dick developed a romantic relationship with his agent's secretary, Michelle Triola. Dick and Michelle entered into an extra-marital affair that lasted for many years before Dick and Margie's divorce was finalized. Recently, Dick has expressed that he retains a great deal of guilt about this time in his life. Join Facts Verse as Dick Van Dyke reveals the affair that ended his marriage.

Dick Van Dyke Reveals the Affair That Ended His Marriage
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[widowkeeper]

One of my favorite actors of all time for the rest of my life. I obsessively watched the Dick Van Dyke show and it's one of the few series I've seen every single episode of. His natural raw talent is just immutable.🥰

[brendastuart]

I'm shocked he had no dancing experience! He is such an azing, versatile actor, whether as Rob Petrie, dancing, singing Burt, or as a doctor. My heart will truly break when he passes.

[MsValley]

To be an alcoholic for that many years and he is still working and 95 years old, he must have super genes.

[krazyktex]

I have never seen anything he was in that didn't make me watch him, uninterrupted, till it was over. I especially loved his dancing and flexibility. His banter was cute and perfectly timed. I'm soon to be 73 and he still gives me butterflies.

[thefilmfanist]

I LOVED the DickVanDyke show with Mary Tyler Moore. It was a big part of my childhood.

[jrsands]

Dick Van Dyke strikes me as one of the most happy people I’ve ever seen.

[lscs]

I'm so glad to see all the positive comments, loving him! No one dwelling the negatives revealed. NICE!!

[ricthomas]

Nobody’s perfect. I always liked him. And in all those years I’ve never heard anyone say a bad word about him.

[takecontrolbeauty]

He was so bubbly and funny I would have never known he had alcohol problems or any problems ! Good for him for being 95 and still going strong and finding happiness again thru all his tragedy's! I love him !

[tomjones]

I've read his autobiography, and grew up in the 60s. As a kid, I was spellbound watching the The Dick Van Dyke show, and Mary Poppins. His dance scene in "Step in time" from Mary Poppins was just incredible. Although he's a huge talent...he is human after all.

[sheldoncedwardthibault]

The battle with alcohol is a troubling condition to live with! The most important part of sobriety is to take it one day at a time! I drowned myself for 24 years inside of the bottle and now just about nearing my 17th year of sobriety! I also fought another addiction with tobacco for 26 1/2 years and am working on my 7th year tobacco free! Just take life and living one day at a time free of two deadly addictions is a great step for my health and wellbeing! Keep working on your sobriety, Dick!

[valeriehill]

I saw an interview recently with him and his wife at their house. She seems lovely; he seems to have found much happiness in his life. He brought so much joy to so many throughout his career. I wish him and his wife well.

[stephenwilliams]

What amazed me the most about Dick, He danced in the resent remake of Marry his 90's and looking good.

[pookiebear]

Have always loved him as Bert, the kind-hearted chimney sweep. His dancing in Mary Poppins was phenomenal. Thanks for this video! It brought back many childhood memories!!

[barbaradonaldson]

Mary Poppins was the most defining role. He did a beautiful job. Loved him in it.

[catblue]

He made my entire family laugh and we now have great memories of that. Very talented. Loved everything he was in.

[samhart]

Diagnosis Murder is iconic. And underrated ❤

[weazy]

When I hear the name “ Dick Van Dyke” I feel happy‼️😁 when I watch Dick Van Dyke in a movie it makes me smile. He just makes me happy🥰

[levis]

One of the most gifted and talented men of our times he’s one of my favorites..

[jamilaycock]

So, wouldn't getting married on a live radio program back in the day make them the first reality stars???