Dick Van Dyke, 98, says he has no plans to retire: ‘I’m still here and performing’

FILE — Dick Van Dyke poses with his Emmy for outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) for "Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic.” (Mark Von Holden/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)

Dick Van Dyke says he is looking forward to continuing to work in entertainment while making his fans laugh.

Last week, the iconic actor won an award for outstanding variety special at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmy Awards for his birthday special “Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic.”

The 98-year-old said he is “looking for work” while also reflecting on his career when he took a few questions at the event.

“For making people laugh for 75 years,” the actor responded to questions about how he would like to be remembered. “I can’t believe that I’m still here and performing.”

People reported that Van Dyke’s award tied him as the oldest winner of a Creative Arts Emmy alongside the late Norman Lear, who won at age 98 in 2020.

While accepting his award, Van Dyke received applause and thanked the audience while even sharing a dance on stage.

In June, Van Dyke also became the oldest Daytime Emmy winner after winning the award for his role as Timothy Robicheaux on “Days of Our Lives.”

Van Dyke has won several Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award and a Tony Award.

His acting credits span decades and many roles from starring in such hits as “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and “Mary Poppins.”

Van Dyke shared that he has a lot of stories to share, and he is looking into sharing those with his fans through possibly an upcoming one-man show.

Runner dies after collapsing at Disneyland’s Halloween Half Marathon, reports say

Bobby Graves, 35, died over the weekend after competing in Disneyland’s Halloween Half Marathon. (calebgtravels | Instagram)

Anaheim, Calif.

A runner reportedly died over the weekend after competing in a half marathon at Disneyland.

Anaheim police shared that a man collapsed after crossing the finish line Sunday morning at Disneyland’s Halloween Half Marathon.

The runner, later identified as 35-year-old Bobby Graves, finished the race in a good time, under two hours, but started grabbing his chest and a worker ran over to attend to him, People reported.

First responders were already at the event and medics rushed to help Graves. Authorities said life-saving measures were performed and he was transported to the hospital.

However, the 35-year-old ultimately died.

The Orange County coroner’s office confirmed Graves’ death, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Graves, who went by his middle name Caleb in many of his videos shared on social media, was said to be an avid runner and fan of Disney. He shared his adventures with his followers, including him attending last weekend’s event.

Authorities shared that Graves had no known medical conditions before his unexpected death.

California was experiencing record high temperatures last week, with triple-digit heat reported in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

The Orange County Coroner’s Office is currently handling Graves’ autopsy.

Man dies from wasp sting weeks before welcoming baby boy, loved ones say

Matt Johnson, 40, developed an allergy to wasp stings as an adult and recently died after accidentally disturbing a wasp nest. (GoFundMe)

Memphis, Tenn.

A man has died after reportedly getting stung by a wasp and developing an allergic reaction.

WREG reports that Matt Johnson, 40, developed an allergy to wasp stings as an adult and got his latest sting when he accidentally disturbed a wasp nest last week.

His friend Patrick Wredling shared that Johnson was with another friend checking hunting gear when the nest was disturbed.

“They were out in the middle of nowhere; they were trying to get to meet the ambulance, and they did find them, thankfully, but I think he was unconscious when he got into the ambulance,” Wredling shared.

According to Johnson’s friend he always carried his EpiPen, and he used it that day before calling 911.

But the 40-year-old did not survive.

“Matt was loved by so many people as he had a huge heart and made friends with anyone he met. His personality would light up a room,” Wredling wrote in a GoFundMe set up for the family.

Wredling said that Johnson was a husband, brother, son and he was about to welcome a baby boy, who was due within a few weeks.

“He was the best father,” he shared.

Wredling said that he has known Johnson since they were children and has started fundraising efforts with their families to help in their time of need.

“We are setting up this GoFundMe to raise money for the boys’ future big purchases such as their first car, college, etc.,” he wrote. “We appreciate it and 100% will go to Ashton [Johnson’s wife] and the boys.”

Wredling said Johnson was a man of faith and family and friends will be celebrating his life after the baby is born.

Couple thought they won $500 while playing lottery, but it turned out to be a lot more

A Newton man who thought he and his wife had won $500 said he was dumbfounded when he realized they'd won $50,000 instead. (Iowa Lottery)

Clive, Iowa

An Iowa man says he was pleasantly surprised to find out he and his wife won a lot more on their lottery scratch-off ticket than he initially thought.

David Russell thought he and his wife had won $500 while playing the Super Crossword game, but that turned out to be $50,000.

“I looked at her and I was speechless,” Russell said. “I looked at her and I said, ‘You better add some zeroes.’”

Russell won the 53rd top prize in the Iowa Lottery’s $50,000 Super Crossword scratch game.

The lucky winner said he bought the winning ticket at Pit Stop Liquors in Newton and brought it home for his wife to scratch while he cooked dinner.

His wife then called for him to turn off the grill and check the ticket. When Russell scanned it, they realized it was a big winner.

“I haven’t been that excited for a long time,” he said. “The excitement hasn’t stopped. I’ve been thrilled to death to tell others, to show others, how real it really is.”

Russell said he and his wife have a couple of ideas for the winnings.

“We’re looking at buying a new house and that would be perfect for some furnishings, or we’ve thought about putting it back for retirement,” he said. “Either way, it’s wonderful.”

The $50,000 Super Crossword is a $5 scratch game that features 105 top prizes of $50,000 and overall odds of 1 in 3.26.

‘Armless Archer’ Matt Stutzman makes history in gold medal win for USA at Paris Paralympics

FILE -- Archer Matt Stutzman of United States holds the bow with his foot during a performance in a Paris school, in Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Paris

An American archer born without arms is making history in this year’s Paralympic Games.

Team USA’s Matt Stutzman made all of his shots count by winning gold in the Para archery men’s individual compound open event.

The “Armless Archer,” as he has become known, set a new Paralympic record in scoring 149 points out of the maximum 150 points available and defeated China’s Ai Xinliang, the bronze medalist from Tokyo 2020, in the 5-end final.

Both archers swapped perfect 30-point ends and were tied after the first end before Stutzman increased his lead and held off his opponent to win the event by 2 points.

“It hasn’t sunk in yet, to be honest,” Stutzman said. “I knew going into this it was going to be my last Games, so there’s a lot of emotion, and I didn’t expect this medal.”

The 41-year-old delivered clutch performances throughout the Paralympic Games, including shooting a perfect shot to advance over Finland’s Jere Forsberg.

Stutzman uses his legs and feet for most of his activities, including archery. His gold medal performance comes 12 years after winning his first medal, silver, at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.