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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 best known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original Star Trek television series, has died at the age of 90. Koenig joined the classic sci-fi show in its second season and reprised the role in the film franchise. He also had a long-running part as Bester on Babylon 5. Fans and fellow cast members are remembering his career.

Why now: The death of a beloved actor from a landmark television series prompts widespread remembrance among fans.

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• Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original ‘Star Trek’ series, dies at 90 · Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original ‘Star Trek’ series, dies at 90 · WRTV
• Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original ‘Star Trek’ series, dies at 90 · New Haven Register

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