53708: Actor George Takei Engaged

Actor George Takei, who flew among the stars aboard the USS Enterprise as Sulu in the sci-fi cult classic Star Trek, is currently floating on a cloud, having announced on May 16, 2008 that his 21-year romance with Brad Altman will lead to a trip down the aisle. The actor, who has won over a new generation of fans for his appearances on the NBC hit Heroes, openly proclaimed his sexual orientation in October 2005.

After their long wait to have their love legally recognized, the happy couple declared their intention to say “I do” one day after the California Supreme Court lifted the ban on gay marriage. The pair are presently enjoying their first days of betrothed bliss as they decide on wedding details, the TV icon confided on his official web site.