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George Takei announces he'll be the torchbearer to light the Olympic flame in Tokyo -- is he pulling an April Fool's prank?
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The Star Trek alum drew suspicion by tweeting a photo of him holding an Olympic torch, with the caption: "I'm excited to announce some big news. I'm honored beyond belief to have been selected to be the final torchbearer to light the Olympic Flame in Tokyo in 2021!
This will be such a unique moment, before the eyes of the world, lighting the torch as a symbol of hope for the future!"
TOPICS: George Takei, April Fool's Day, Winter Olympics
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