New Delhi, Nov. 16 -- Comedy icon Dick Van Dyke is set to turn 100 soon. The actor, ahead of celebrating his birthday in December, reflected on the age-related issues that have begun to creep in. According to an essay published in The Sunday Times, Dick Van Dyke is looking to keep living a healthy and long life but claims to feel diminished in the world, both physically and socially.

The Mary Poppins star also revealed that he is dealing with foot problems, as well as blurring eyesight.

As per the aforementioned essay, the veteran star revealed that he still gets invited to events. However, due to long travel hours and the stress that follows, he is not able to attend. Van Dyke shared, "It's frustrating to feel diminished in the world, ...