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

Original: Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90

Walter Koenig, the actor who played Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original Star Trek television series, has died at the age of 90. News outlets including ABC7 reported the death, prompting tributes from fans of the franchise, where Koenig's Chekov was a beloved member of the Enterprise crew and later reprised in the film series.

Why now: The death of a well-loved actor from the iconic original Star Trek cast is prompting widespread tributes and nostalgia from fans.

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• Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90 · ABC7 New York
• Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90 · The Killeen Daily Herald

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