Walter Koenig, Star Trek's Chekov, dies at 90
By Fuzzy Mushroom · Published
Walter Koenig, who played the young Russian navigator Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek and the first seven Star Trek films from 1979 to 1994, has died at 90. His representatives said he died of old age at home in North Hollywood on Sunday night, with his daughter and niece beside him. Sci-fi fans also know him as the Psi Corps telepath Alfred Bester in Babylon 5, and George Takei led the tributes: 'Keep navigating a steady course.'
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Spore Score for the story: 88 (Rock solid). Status: Confirmed. On the record: Statement from Koenig's representatives, plus George Takei's tribute.
Sources
- Variety: Walter Koenig, Chekov on Original 'Star Trek,' Dies at 90 (26 October 2026)
- Deadline: Walter Koenig Dies: 'Star Trek's Original Ensign Chekov Was 90 (26 October 2026)
- IndieWire: Walter Koenig, Actor Who Played Chekov on 'Star Trek,' Dies at 90 (26 October 2026)
- BBC News: Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, dies aged 90 (26 October 2026)
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