Melissa Gilbert, Timothy Busfield Are Engaged!

Little House on the Prairie star and fiancé are "both incredibly happy," rep tells E! News

By Holly Passalaqua, Rebecca Macatee Jan 29, 2013 10:12 PMTags
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Laura Ingalls Wilder is getting married!

Little House on the Prairie star star Melissa Gilbert is engaged to Timothy Busfield, the actress's rep tells E! News, adding that the future bride and groom are "both incredibly happy."

A source tells E! News that the Dancing With the Stars alum, 48, and Busfield, 55, got engaged over the holidays, adding, "They've known each other for quite some time, as their paths have crossed off-and-on over the past 20 years."

This will be the third marriage for both. Gilbert has two children from previous relationships, and Busfield has three.

We wish them the best!