Original Star Trek actor Walter Koenig has died at age 90
Walter Koenig, the actor best known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series, has passed away at age 90. His agency confirmed he died of old age at his home in North Hollywood surrounded by family.
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Koenig was a significant cultural figure whose work on a landmark television franchise influenced generations of fans and science fiction enthusiasts.
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Share article Original Star Trek star Walter Koenig, known for his role playing Ensign Pavel Chekov, has died at age 90.
The actor passed away on Sunday at his home in North Hollywood, with his agency confirming the sad news in a post shared on social media on Monday.
Walter Koenig, known for his role playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on Star Trek, has died at age 90 Photo by CBS via Getty Images
He was with his daughter Danielle, and niece when he died, with his agency also addressing the cause of his death in their statement.
“Today we mourn the passing of Walter Koenig, whose talent, warmth, and unforgettable performances left a lasting mark on generations of fans around the world,” the post started .
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