Buzz Aldrin's Wife Anca Faur Dies at 66 From Rare Cancer

Anca Faur, wife of legendary astronaut Buzz Aldrin, died peacefully at age 66 after a courageous battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer. She passed away on October 28, 2025, surrounded by Aldrin and her son, Vlad Ghenciu. Faur was an accomplished chemical engineer with a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and held leadership roles including Executive Vice President of Buzz Aldrin Ventures LLC and Treasurer for the California Hydrogen Business Council. The couple met in 2017, began dating in 2018, and married in January 2023 on Aldrin's 93rd birthday in a small, intimate ceremony. Aldrin expressed deep love and gratitude for Faur, describing her as the love of his life who brought joy and strength to his later years. Despite her private illness, she remained positive and continued contributing to her professional work and Aldrin's legacy until the end.