Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke has taken up a sweet new hobby at the age of 97 years old.
The star took to social media with an adorable new video in which he is playing the ukulele and trying to find the F chord on the string instrument.
“Where’s the F?” Dick can be heard asking his instructor, Melanie Kareem, from Get Started Playing Ukulele, a beginner’s class the celebrity seemingly enrolled himself in.
READ MORE: Pussycat Dolls’ Ashley Roberts puts on busty display in eye-popping lingerie
The star seems to be trying to learn the song Be Our Guest from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
Van Dyke captioned his post: “My first ukulele lesson with @getstartedplayingukulele. @bijoubox’s third.
(Image: Instagram)
“It’s never too late to start something new.”
Fans flocked to the comments section to gush over the star and congratulate him on his new hobby.
One person said: “There is a special place for this amazing soul, incomparable grace, kindness and talent.”
Another penned: “At almost 53, I feel like I’m too old to take piano lessons. Seeing you try this, encourages me. You continue to bring joy into my life. Thank you.”
A third person commented: “Love that you’re still trying new things! A lesson in how to stay young.”
(Image: Paul Morigi/Getty Images)
While a fourth said: “Dick is a lifetime learner. He continues to inspire all of us!”
The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star is known for his energetic spirit in his old age and earlier this year, he was revealed as the Gnome on the US version of The Masked Singer.
In an interview with Yahoo! in February, explained that he attributes his sprightliness to “good genes” and to his “beautiful young wife” who is half his age and takes care of him.
(Image: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Have you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz here
After Dick Van Dyke lost his long-time partner, Michelle Triola Marvin, he found another chance at romance with Arlene Silver.
In February 2012, the couple tied the knot on Leap Day in a private ceremony in Malibu. At the time of their wedding, Van Dyke was 86 and Silver was 40.
For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
