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Buzz Aldrin ties the knot on his 93rd birthday

Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin announced that he and his "longtime love", Dr Anca Faur, have tied the knot in a Tweet posted on Saturday.

Aldrin, one of the first two people to land on the moon, revealed that they held a small private ceremony to celebrate their love.

"On my 93rd birthday & the day I will also be honoured by Living Legends of Aviation I am pleased to announce that my longtime love Dr Anca Faur & I have tied the knot," he captioned.

"We were joined in holy matrimony in a small private ceremony in Los Angeles & are as excited as eloping teenagers," the happy groom added.

Dr Faur, 63, is a Project manager at a science and chemical company.

Aldrin posted two pictures from his wedding ceremony, where he wore a suit with a medal and Air Force badge pinned to it. Dr Faur donned a stunning lace dress.

Many friends, colleagues and fans have congratulated the couple.

"God Bless you, sir," one wrote.

"Many happy returns, Buzz and Anca! Wishing you both every happiness," wrote another with the heart eyes emoji.

"You must be over the moon! But seriously Sir, congratulations to you both," commented another.

The former astronaut also shared a Tweet, thanking everyone for their sweet birthday wishes.

"Thank you for all of the Happy Birthday wishes and heartfelt goodwill! It means a lot and I hope to continue serving a greater cause for many more revolutions around the sun!! Onward and upward and best wishes to all of you as well!," he wrote.

Aldrin has been married three times. His first marriage to Joan Ann Archer lasted for 20 years before the couple divorced.

His second marriage to Beverly Van Zile lasted three years, and his third marriage to Lois Driggs Cannon lasted 24 years.

The former astronaut has three children from his first marriage.

Image: Twitter

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