George Takei Shares Why He Came Out As Gay At Age 68

Actor and activist George Takei recently spoke out about why he came out as gay at age 68 ― and how former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s decision to veto a same-sex marriage bill played a key role. The “Star Trek” icon told The Stage in an interview published Thursday that he came out in 2005 because he was “so angry” over the veto that year by the then-Republican governor and “Terminator” star. Advertisement At the time, Takei had been with his now-husband Brad Altman for 18 years but had not discussed his sexuality publicly. “I was silent during the AIDS… Read Full Article