Star wars: Battle over Buzz

BUZZ Aldrin’s business manager Christina Korp is firing back at accusations that she exploited the astronaut, telling Page Six that she’s only under attack because Aldrin is being manipulated by associates who she claims are trying “to drive a wedge between Buzz and his children, and me, for what I fear is their own benefit.” On Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Col. Aldrin was shocked when his two adult children Andrew and Janice asked a court to appoint them as his guardians, claiming he was in “cognitive decline,” and associating with people who appeared to be manipulating him. Aldrin, 88, has responded with his own suit, accusing Andrew and Korp of funneling his money to themselves, slandering him by saying he has dementia and even sabotaging his romantic relationships. But in a statement, Korp told us, “I am being unfairly defamed by the managers of the newly formed Buzz Aldrin Ventures and its legal counsel. Unfortunately, almost a year ago, some people began to exert undue influence on Buzz.” She said that she has “never acted on Buzz’s behalf without his full knowledge, support and cooperation.” Aldrin’s lawyer Robert Bauer told us, “Buzz Aldrin is in control of everything. No one is controlling Buzz.” Korp was fired May 18 by Aldrin but was told he needed a majority vote from the Buzz Aldrin Space Foundation board to oust her. Aldrin will undergo a mental health competency test this week. Janice is accused in Aldrin’s lawsuit of conspiracy and breach of fiduciary duty.