Buzz Aldrin's wife dies - two years after they got married

Buzz Aldrin's wife Dr. Anca Aldrin has died - two years after they got married.

The 66 year-old chemical engineer passed away "peacefully with her husband and her son, Vlad Ghenciu, by her side" on Tuesday (28.10.25).

In a statement by the Faur and Aldrin Families, posted on Buzz's Facebook page, the former astronaut said: "I am so fortunate to have found and married the love of my life.

"She brought joy to everything we did together. I will miss her dearly."

A cause of death is not known.

The couple first met at a work event in December 2017, and they started dating in May 2018.

Buzz, 95, and Dr. Anca - an "accomplished chemical engineer" - got married in an intimate ceremony at a park near their home on January 20, 2023 - his birthday.

Speaking about their special day, the Apollo