WASHINGTON [US], In a night full of nostalgia and celebration, the 2024 Daytime Emmy Awards witnessed a historic moment as veteran actor Dick Van Dyke became the oldest-ever winner of a Daytime Emmy at the remarkable age of 98. Won the title. ,

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) unveiled the first of two batches of this year's Daytime Emmy Awards, with Van Dyke's win making headlines.

Known for his iconic roles over the decades, Van Dyke's stellar guest performance on 'Days of Our Lives' earned him this prestigious accolade, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The leading spot in the impressive array of awards landed the acclaimed soap ​The opera was 'General Hospital', which won four prestigious trophies. The show won in categories including Best Direction, Best Writing, Best Supporting Performance (Robert Gossett) and Best Drama Series.