In just a few days, George Takei, best known as Mr. Sulu of the U.S.S. Enterprise, has come out as a gay man. In an interview with Frontiers magazine, Takei made the decision to come out due to his recent involvement with a role in a play called "Equus." In the interview with the LGBT magazine based in Los Angeles, the gay, Asian actor discusses his partner of 18 years and how he compares his coming out to his experience of re-claiming his life after being put in a Japanese internment camp during WWII. Take a look at the story's coverage in newspapers and media outlets throughout the country.

Passion Play
Frontiers Magazine

'Star Trek' Actor George Takei Comes Out
San Jose Mercury News

Mr. Sulu Comes Out
E! Online

'Star Trek' Actor George Takei Comes Out
SFGate.com