American actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke has canceled his much-anticipated appearance at the FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention. Fans are now worried and sending their prayers.
FanX shared the news on September 21 via a statement on social media and their website.
“We regret to inform you that Dick Van Dyke cannot travel to FanX. He appreciates all the support from his fans, but at almost 99 years old, traveling and meeting thousands of people is more than he can handle right now,” the statement said.
The message emphasized that although Van Dyke is still loved by many fans, the physical demands of public appearances have become too difficult for the legendary entertainer.
Once the news broke, fans quickly took to social media to share their thoughts and prayers for the beloved actor. Many recognized how demanding public events can be for someone approaching their 99th birthday, but they still expressed their worry and love for him.
Dick Van Dyke’s lighthearted remark about praying to make it to his 99th birthday perfectly captures the candid and playful spirit he’s always had, even when discussing his health.
With his December 13 birthday approaching, fans are rallying around him, sending prayers and positive messages. They all share the same hope—that he stays healthy and happy for many more years to come.
Ashley Graham Explains Why She Stopped Breastfeeding Her 5-Month-Old Twins
Ashley Graham is one of the most relatable models and public figures out there. After becoming the first-ever plus-size model to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated, she has made it her mission to spread the body positivity message. And since Graham is keeping it real in every aspect of her life, she also held nothing back throughout her pregnancies, showing what it really takes to be a mom.
Being a mom to a boy and 2 twins, Graham is spreading a message that every mom has a right to choose whether breastfeeding is right for them, regardless of society’s expectations.
In a recent interview, Graham got candid about the consequences of being pregnant that every woman goes through but prefers to not be too vocal about. The model said she also considered keeping some things to herself, admitting, “Especially with how your body is changing when you’re pregnant, and stretchmarks, and the saggy skin, formula, breastfeeding. Cause there’s also this whole thing with people telling you how to feed your child.”
Ashley proceeded to explain her experience with breastfeeding: “With my first kid, I was like, ’I can only breastfeed! This is the right way!’ Then I had the twins, and I was like, ’I’m not doing this. This is not working here. Both of you want both of these? This is a lot of work.’ So I stopped breastfeeding when they were 5 months, and I gave them the best formula that I could find… And these little guys are so strong and so happy.”
Ultimately, Graham believes it’s up to every mom to decide between formula or breastfeeding based on their personal experience. She drove her point home, saying, “I don’t think we should be telling people how we should be feeding our kids.”
The model then became even more relatable, sharing her physical struggles after giving birth. She said, “Your body just fills up with nutrition, and the baby sucks it out of you. And then the baby comes out and all of a sudden you’re just fully depleted of everything, so your hair falls out, you get acne, I mean, the weight doesn’t come off.”
Graham explained her candidness, saying, “I like to represent myself as someone who’s just happy with who I am. And I had a journey, like, it is a journey, body confidence, being okay with who you are is a journey… I don’t ever want to lie.” And we’re all grateful for the model sharing her experiences with us, as it makes mothers around the world feel seen and heard.
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