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

Original: Actor Walter Koenig, best known as Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original "Star Trek", has died at 90. Koenig also appeared

Actor Walter Koenig, best known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original Star Trek series, has died at the age of 90. He reprised the role in six Star Trek films and Star Trek: Generations, and later had a major recurring role as Bester on Babylon 5. Fans are remembering his decades-long contribution to science fiction television.

Why now: Fans are mourning the death of a beloved actor from one of the most iconic science fiction franchises.

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• Actor Walter Koenig, best known as Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original "Star Trek", has died at 90. Koenig also appeared in six Trek films with the OG cast, as well as "Star Trek: Generations", and had a major recurring role on "Babylon 5". # WalterKoenig # StarTrek # Babylon5… · Hotchka@mstdn.plus · 3

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