Dick Van Dyke is staying positive following concern from fans over his health.
After canceling recent public appearances, the 98-year-old stepped out in Malibu Sept. 23 and spoke to a photographer about how he is doing.
“I feel old,” Van Dyke joked while smiling in a video obtained by New York Post, adding that he is “praying that I make it” to his 99th birthday in December.
Hours before his Malibu outing, Van Dyke pulled out of a fan event in Salt Lake City, Utah from Sept. 26 to 28, prompting questions about the Mary Poppins star’s health.
“We are sorry to announce that Dick Van Dyke is not able to travel to FanX at this time,” a statement on the FanX event’s website read. “He expresses his gratitude to all of those who continue to support him but, at almost 99 years of age, traveling and interacting with thousands of people is more than he is able to do at this time.”