Buzz Aldrin’s Wife Anca Faur Passes Away at 66

By Zoe Papadakis | Thursday, 30 October 2025 12:10 PM EDT

Anca Faur, wife of Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, has died at age 66, according to a statement from the Faur and Aldrin families. She passed away peacefully on the night of Oct. 28 “with her husband and her son, Vlad Ghenciu by her side.”

Faur, described as an accomplished chemical engineer with a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, held roles such as treasurer of the California Hydrogen Business Council and Executive Vice President of Buzz Aldrin Ventures LLC. Aldrin, 95, paid tribute to his wife in the statement, calling her “the love of my life” and expressing deep sorrow over her loss.

The couple met in December 2017 at a professional event and married on Jan. 20, 2023, Aldrin’s 93rd birthday, in a private ceremony near their home. Aldrin praised Faur’s intellect, heart, and courage, stating she brought “joy to everything we did together.”

Faur studied organic chemistry at Politehnica University of Timisoara in Romania before earning her doctorate in chemical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. She worked for Johnson Matthey, a London-based chemicals firm, and later served as treasurer of the California Hydrogen Business Council from 2014 to 2020.

Aldrin’s marriage to Faur was his fourth. He previously married Joan Archer, Beverly Van Zile, and Lois Driggs Cannon, with whom he has three children.

Further details about Faur’s cause of death remain undisclosed.