Buzz Aldrin’s Wife Anca Faur Dies at 66, Two Years After Marriage

 Anca Faur, the wife of Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, has passed away at the age of 66, just two years after the couple tied the knot. The news has deeply saddened fans and admirers around the world who remember Aldrin as one of the first two men to walk on the moon in 1969.

Buzz Aldrin, now 95, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a brief statement expressing his sorrow and gratitude for the time they spent together. Faur, who was a chemical engineer and business executive, married Aldrin in January 2023 on his 93rd birthday.

The couple had often appeared together at public events, with Faur supporting Aldrin’s continued work in space education and advocacy. Her death marks a significant personal loss for the legendary astronaut, who has now outlived all of the original Apollo 11 crew.

Fans and fellow scientists have paid tribute to Faur, praising her intelligence, warmth, and dedication to both science and her husband’s lifelong mission to inspire future generations.