Dick Van Dykeis a Hollywood icon.
With a career that has spanned over seven decades, the actor has portrayed many father-like characters.
He was also a doting husband to his wife, played by the iconic Mary Tyler Moore.
This role was not far off from his real-life persona as a father.
However, his road to successful fatherhood included some hurdles not seen on his hit television show.
When I went into therapy, I realized I was repeating my father’s mistakes."
Of course, having four children of his own led to him becoming a proud grandfather later in life.
Just how many grandkids does the beloved actor have?
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It is a “rare disease associated with taking aspirin,” the outlet noted.
The tragic loss of his son Christian’s daughter was a devastating blow to the family.
All three brothers also had parts in the movie “Titanic II.”
