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John Patrick Kierans

Internet panics as Dick Van Dyke starts trending on Twitter, but don't worry, it's just because he's a legend

The internet exploded this afternoon when Dick Van Dyke started trending on Twitter, with fans immediately fearing the worst.

Thankfully, the veteran actor is absolutely fine, people were just discussing what an absolute legend he is.

Many posted hilarious tweets expressing relief that all was okay Mary Poppins star, who lost his life-long friend and comedy partner Carl Reiner just two weeks ago.

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Actress Julie Andrews (L) and actor Dick Van Dyke arrive at the Professional Dancers Society Presents Gypsy Award (FilmMagic)

One fan said: "Just saw Dick Van Dyke trending: please, Twitter, don't hurt me like that, nobody needs 2020 to get worse."

Posting a giff of the 94-year-old, another said: "Seeing Dick van Dyke trending, and my heart skips a beat all OK he's good."

Another added: "Saw Dick Van Dyke trending....went into a huge panic....but it's okaaaaaaaaaay."

A fourth said: "My god, as a rule, no beloved celebrity should be allowed to trend on Twitter once they are over the age of 60.

"I've had too many near-heart attacks recently on seeing David Attenborough, Patrick Stewart, and now Dick Van Dyke trending."

Here are some of the best reactions posted by fans earlier today:

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