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Star Trek mourns loss of Walter Koenig and Patrick Stewart

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The Star Trek franchise is mourning the loss of two prominent actors, Walter Koenig and Patrick Stewart, who passed away within days of each other. Koenig, known for his role as Pavel Chekov in the original series, died at age 90. Stewart, celebrated for his portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Star Trek: Picard," also passed away. Original cast member William Shatner expressed his grief over the "heartbreaking week" for the franchise's devoted fanbase. AI

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Star Trek mourns loss of Walter Koenig and Patrick Stewart

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Ted Anthony, The Associated Press ·

    ‘What a heartbreaking week it has been’: William Shatner mourns as ‘Star Trek’ loses Walter Koenig and Patrick Stewart four days apart

    "Time is the fire in which we burn," Captain Picard was told in 1994.

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