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

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Walter Koenig, the actor best known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original Star Trek television series, has died at the age of 90, according to an Associated Press report. The news is drawing tributes from fans of the franchise, where Koenig was part of the original crew alongside William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. He also later appeared in the sequel films and was known to genre audiences for his role as Bester in Babylon 5.

Why now: The death of a beloved actor from the original Star Trek cast has just been reported, prompting worldwide tributes and searches.

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• Walter Koenig, the Russian Crewman Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90 · The Hollywood Reporter
• ‘Star Trek’ Icon Walter Koenig Has Died · Gizmodo
• Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original ‘Star Trek’ series, dies at 90 · AP News

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