Dick Van Dyke Cool With Being Dead for Trump Presidency

As a cinema enthusiast who has witnessed the golden age of Hollywood unfold before my very eyes, I find myself deeply moved by the words of the legendary Dick Van Dyke. His life spans over seven decades, encompassing the tumultuous changes and transformations that America – and the world – has undergone.


In a recent interview with The Daily Mail, Dick Van Dyke expressed that he won’t be alive to witness another Trump administration due to his upcoming 99th birthday in December. Earlier this month, Van Dyke publicly endorsed Kamala Harris on social media, drawing parallels between the current political climate and the events of 1964 when he delivered a speech supporting Martin Luther King Jr. During the interview, Van Dyke also quoted a speech he had given in 1964, written by The Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling, emphasizing that hatred, prejudice, and other negative emotions are not inherent to the human spirit.

In his speech, Van Dyke mentioned there will be instances of violence, prejudice, and hostility, but these are remnants of a deteriorating past, not indicators of a brighter, purer future ahead. Despite welcoming death, Van Dyke maintains a glimmer of optimism about America’s future. When questioned by the reporter if America’s future appears promising, Van Dyke responded with a hopeful “I sure do hope so!

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2024-11-14 02:53