Buzz Aldrin Bio, Parents, Wife, Children, Siblings: Buzz Aldrin, officially known as Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr. is a former American astronaut, engineer, and fighter pilot.
Buzz Aldrin became a household name around the world after taking part in the Apollo 11 lunar mission to the moon in July 1969 with fellow astronauts Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins.
In 1969, an estimated 600 million people witnessed Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first people to walk on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission.
Buzz Aldrin happens to be the second man to walk on the moon after the mission’s commander, Neil Armstrong. He’s one of only four people alive to have walked on the moon.
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In January 2023, Buzz Aldrin made major headlines when she got married for the 4th time at the age of 93 to her longtime girlfriend, Dr. Anca Faur. Interestingly, he got married on his birthday, (January 20, 2023).
Aldrin wrote: “On my 93rd birthday and the day I will also be honored by Living Legends of Aviation, I am pleased to announce that my long-time love Dr. Anca Faur and I have tied the knot. We were joined in holy matrimony in a small private ceremony in Los Angeles and are as excited as eloping teenagers.”
Buzz Aldrin Age
Buzz Aldrin was born on January 20, 1930, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States. He celebrated his 93rd birthday on January 20, 2023, the same day he got married to his 4th wife, Dr. Anca Faur
Buzz Aldrin Height
Buzz Aldrin stands at a height of 1.78 m
Buzz Aldrin Parents
Buzz Aldrin was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States to Marion Moon (mother: 1903-1968) and Edwin Eugene Aldrin Sr (father: 1896-1974).
His father was an aviator and officer in the United States Army during World War I and World War II.
Buzz Aldrin Wife
Buzz Aldrin has been married and divorced on 3 different occasions. He married Joan Ann Archer in 1954 and the couple was together for 20 years before divorcing.
His 2nd marriage was to Beverly Van Zile from 1975 to 1978, and then to Lois Driggs Cannon between 1988 and 2012. Buzz Aldrin is currently married to Dr. Anca Faur. The pair tied the knot on Friday, January 20, 2023, which also happens to be his 93rd birthday
Dr. Anca Faur, 63, who has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, is the executive vice president of Mr. Aldrin’s company, Buzz Aldrin Ventures since 2019, according to her LinkedIn page.
Buzz Aldrin Children
Buzz Aldrin has been blessed with 3 children (a daughter and 2 sons); Janice Aldrin, Andrew Aldrin, and James Aldrin. Buzz shares his kids with his first wife, Joan Ann Archer
Buzz Aldrin Siblings
Buzz Aldrin had a sister named Fay Ann Aldrin. She passed away on February 28, 2012.
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