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At 72, Dan Aykroyd Plans to 'Really Live' for His Children Now: 'I Want to Accomplish Their Happiness'


Dan Aykroyd talks about wanting to "really live" for his children, which includes his three daughters with estranged wife Donna Dixon.

Looking back on his career — which kicked off when he joined the Second City improv troupe before he moved on to SNL, Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters and a host of other major films — Aykroyd admits he didn't think he'd still be working now. "I still have these two very active offices to manage: Blues Brothers and Ghostbusters," he says. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

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