"Star Trek" television star George Takei will be the latest celebrity to take advantage of California's same-sex marriage ruling when he weds his longtime partner later this year.The 71-year-old star -- best known for his role as Sulu in the 1960s sci-fi series, has announced plans to walk down the aisle with partner Brad Altman this summer, after state authorities lifted the ban on same-sex marriage last Thursday.The couple has been together for over 20 years.In a posting on his Web site, Takei writes: "Our California dream is reality. At long last, the barrier to full marriage rights for same-sex couples has been torn down."The actor first opened up about his sexuality to speak out against California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's 2005 veto on gay marriage.
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