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Dr. Anca Faur Aldrin, a distinguished 66-year-old Romanian-born chemical engineer and the beloved wife of Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, passed away Tuesday at the couple’s home in Los Angeles. Aldrin, 95, shared the heartbreaking news in a statement on his official Facebook page, saying he was “fortunate to have found and married the love of my life.” The post, shared by the Aldrin and Faur families, drew thousands of condolences within hours. No cause of death was disclosed, with the family requesting privacy as tributes poured in from around the world. Faur’s death marks a deeply personal loss for Aldrin, the last surviving member of the Apollo 11 crew, who described their relationship as one filled with shared purpose, mutual admiration, and joy. A Brilliant Career Bridging Science and Sustainability Born in Deva, Romania, Anca Faur built a career defined by scientific excellence and sustainability. She earned her Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, later contributing to the clean energy movement through her leadership in the California Hydrogen Business Council, where she served as treasurer. Her professional life took a new dimension after meeting Buzz Aldrin in December 2017 at a technology event. Their shared passion for innovation and space exploration quickly evolved into a partnership—both personal and professional. By 2019, Faur had joined Buzz Aldrin Ventures LLC as executive vice president, where she championed hydrogen-based energy solutions and sustainable technologies, blending her scientific expertise with Aldrin’s visionary space advocacy. “She wasn’t just Buzz’s partner,” said a colleague from the council in a statement to Space.com. “She was a scientist in her own right—a voice for a cleaner planet and a more hopeful future.” A Love Story Written Among the Stars The couple married on January 20, 2023, Aldrin’s 93rd birthday, in a private ceremony in Los Angeles. “We were joined in holy matrimony in a small private ceremony and are as excited as eloping teenagers,” Aldrin posted on X (formerly Twitter) at the time, sharing photos of their radiant smiles that went viral. In a 2024 interview with People Magazine, Aldrin fondly described Faur as having “the whole Wizard of Oz package—brains, heart, and courage.” Those who knew them closely said she brought balance to the astronaut’s larger-than-life persona, providing both emotional grounding and intellectual partnership. The couple often appeared together at Apollo 11 commemorations and events hosted by the Nixon Library, where Faur’s quiet elegance and warmth were frequently noted. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World.
