India, June 30 -- Dick Van Dyke, 99, had to miss a public appearance over the weekend due to illness. He was scheduled to co-host "Vandy Camp" at the Arlene & Dick Van Dyke Theater in Malibu on June 28. The event was expected to be a light-hearted gathering celebrating comedy and community. However, as People reported, Van Dyke had to bow out at the last minute. His wife, Arlene Silver, 53, addressed the audience at the event. She informed them that the beloved actor wasn't feeling well enough to attend.

"I have to inform you that Dick is not up to coming to celebrate with us today. I'm sorry. When you're 99 and a half years old, you have good days and bad days," she said.

Despite his absence, she added she was hopeful about the future....