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William Shatner mourns Star Trek costar Walter Koenig

Original: William Shatner pays tribute to Star Trek costar Walter Koenig after his death

William Shatner has paid tribute to his Star Trek costar Walter Koenig following news of the actor's death. Koenig, best known for playing Pavel Chekov in the original series and its films, starred alongside Shatner for decades. Shatner's message has drawn an outpouring of remembrances from fans of the franchise.

Why now: Fans of Star Trek are reacting to the death of a beloved original cast member and the tribute from his longtime costar.

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• William Shatner pays tribute to Star Trek costar Walter Koenig after his death · Entertainment Weekly

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