Walter Koenig, Star Trek's Pavel Chekov, dies at 90

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-10-26 17:25

Walter Koenig, the actor who portrayed Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series and films, has passed away at the age of 90. Koenig died at his home in North Hollywood, Los Angeles. His Star Trek castmate George Takei remembered him as a writer, teacher, and loyal friend. AI

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SCMP — Tech TIER_1 (AF) · Associated Press · 2026-10-26 17:25

Walter Koenig, Star Trek’s original Pavel Chekov, dies at 90

Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the Star Trek television series and several films, has died. He was 90. Koenig died on Monday at his home in the North Hollywood neighbourhood of Los Angeles, talent agent Zachery McGinnis said…