Walter Koenig, From 'Star Trek', Dies at 90
Actor who played Pavel Chekov passed away at his home.
Walter Koenig, most know for his role as Pavel Chekov in the Star Trek franchise, has passed away at 90.
According to information shared by his representative to the media, Chekov died of natural causes at his North Hollywood home last Sunday (25). ""Thank you, Walter, for the memories, the inspiration, and for boldly going where few have gone before", the statement said.
After starting his acting career with the television series The Norman Vincent Peale Story, Koenig began his Star Trek trajectory with the original series, which premiered in 1967. Chekov accompanied him throughout his whole life and professional career, with Star Trek: Picard being the last official time he played the character.