Buzz Aldrin, who is the last surviving astronaut of the historic Apollo 11 mission, has tied the knot in a small private ceremony in Los Angeles with his 63-year-old lover.
Aldrin and Anca Faur, executive vice president of Buzz Aldrin Ventures, were wed in a private ceremony.
“On my 93rd birthday. I am pleased to announce that my longtime love Dr. Anca Faur & I have tied the knot,” Aldrin who is marrying for the fourth time tweeted along with pictures of himself and Faur, on Saturday, January 21, 2023.
“We were joined in holy matrimony in a small private ceremony in Los Angeles & are as excited as eloping teenagers.”
Aldrin’s post has garnered more than 1,53,000 likes and over 24.6 million views so far with users congratulating the couple.
“Happy birthday, Buzz, and congratulations on your marriage. I’m thrilled for you. As always, you did it in style,” a user wrote.
“Congratulations young man! Over the Moon again!!,” said another.
“This is so cool. You are a hero among men, one of the most accomplished humans on record and still looking good! Congratulations to you and the wonderful and beautiful Dr. Anca Faur!” another commented.
“Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Hero to humankind, congratulations to you and Anca! I attended your speech and space exploration discussion live in Lausanne, Switzerland w/ the Russian astronaut commander and I treasure the experience. You inspired many, including me! Thank you sir!” recalled a user as he took to the comments section to congratulate the new couple.
Aldrin was the lunar module pilot on Apollo 11, who along with Neil Armstrong became the first two people to land on the moon and the second person to walk on the lunar surface.
Aldrin completed his PhD in astronautics and aeronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in 1963. He became an astronaut during the selection of the third group by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).