Walter Koenig, Star Trek's Chekov, dies at 90
Walter Koenig, who played navigator Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series and its first seven films, has died, his friend and co-star George Takei announced.
Walter Koenig, the actor who played Pavel Chekov in Star Trek, has died at the age of 90. George Takei, who played Sulu in the series, announced the death of his friend and colleague on social media.
My heart is heavy. Walter Koenig, our Pavel Chekov, passed away early this morning. Rest well, my dearest friend. Keep on course.George Takei
Koenig appeared in the second and third seasons of the original series, from 1967 to 1969. He later returned to the role for the first seven Star Trek films.
His other roles included The Lieutenant, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour and the science-fiction series Babylon 5.
His spokesperson said Koenig's legacy reached far beyond the screen. At countless fan conventions, the spokesperson said, he shared his kindness, humour and appreciation with everyone who was lucky enough to meet him.
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