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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 Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series, has died at the age of 90, Variety reported. Koenig reprised the role across the Star Trek films and also starred as Alfred Bester in Babylon 5. Fans and former co-stars have been paying tribute worldwide, driving the news to the top of search trends in numerous countries.

Why now: The death of a beloved actor from one of television's most iconic science fiction franchises prompted a global wave of tributes and searches.

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'Star Trek' Actor Walter Koenig Dead at 90 · TMZ
Walter Koenig, the Russian Crewman Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90 · The Hollywood Reporter
Walter Koenig, Chekov on Original ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90 · Variety

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