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Mr. Sulu Will Finally Tie Knot With Gay Lover

Calif. ruling leaves Takei free to marry partner of 21 years

By Laurel Jorgensen,  Newser Staff

Posted May 21, 2008 8:24 AM CDT

(Newser) – Less than a week after California lifted its ban on gay marriage, Star Trek actor George Takei plans to beam up to the altar and marry his longtime partner Brad Altman, BBC reports. After 21 years together, the couple is suddenly facing the “delicious dilemma” of deciding where to marry, the 71-year-old actor wrote on his website.

"We can have the dignity, as well as all the responsibilities, of marriage. We embrace it all heartily," Takei wrote. “He is my love and I can’t imagine life without him.”

Actor George Takei is known for his role on Star Trek and recently appeared on Heroes.
Actor George Takei is known for his role on Star Trek and recently appeared on Heroes.   (AP Photo)
George Takei, the original Mr. Sulu on Star Trek, says he will wed his longtime partner and business manager, Brad Altman, now that the California Supreme Court has legalized same-sex marriage.
George Takei, the original Mr. Sulu on "Star Trek," says he will wed his longtime partner and business manager, Brad Altman, now that the California Supreme Court has legalized same-sex marriage.   (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
In this image released by CBS, Actor George Takei sings a country song during the premiere of Secret Talents of the Stars, Tuesday, April 8, 2008, in Los Angeles.
In this image released by CBS, Actor George Takei sings a country song during the premiere of "Secret Talents of the Stars," Tuesday, April 8, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/CBS, Cliff Lipson)
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