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Beloved Star Trek Actor Walter Koenig Passes
26 Oct
Summary
- Walter Koenig, known for playing Chekov, has died.
- He joined Star Trek in its second season.
- Koenig was the last surviving cast member from Star Trek.
Actor Walter Koenig, who famously embodied Ensign Pavel Andreievich Chekov in the original Star Trek series, has died at the age of 90. Koenig's tenure on the beloved NBC science fiction program began in its second season.
His character, Chekov, was characterized by his youthful appearance and Beatles-inspired hairstyle. This portrayal was intended to attract younger viewers to the show. Koenig's presence extended beyond the television series, as he also appeared in all six feature films that starred the original cast.
Following Koenig's passing, William Shatner (Captain Kirk) and George Takei (Mr. Sulu) are now the only surviving members of the original Star Trek cast.
