Walter Koenig Dies: ‘Star Trek’s Original Ensign Chekov Was 90

News Briefvia DeadlineOctober 26, 2026

Walter Koenig, who originated the role of Ensign Pavel Chekov in the 1960s Star Trek TV series and several subsequent movies about the adventures of the USS Enterprise, has died, according to his rep. He was 90.

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