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Walter Koenig's death certificate lists heart failure and renal failure

Walter Koenig's death certificate lists heart failure and renal failure

Walter Koenig died at 90 at his home in North Hollywood, California, on October 25.

The death certificate lists cardiopulmonary arrest as the cause of death, with chronic diastolic congestive heart failure as an underlying cause and acute renal failure as a contributing factor.

Koenig was best known for playing Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek television series and seven of its films.

He was cremated on October 30, and Hollywood Forever Cemetery is his final resting place.

The cemetery is also where his son Andrew Koenig, an actor on Growing Pains, was interred after his death in 2010.

Koenig's death links the Star Trek actor's legacy with his son's, while his work reached generations of fans.

The information provided gives no further details about arrangements.

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Koenig’s agencyAgency representing Walter Koenig
Walter’s legacy extends far beyond the screen
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William ShatnerStar Trek actor
genuinely loved the ‘Star Trek’ community
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George TakeiStar Trek actor
Walter and I met on the bridge of the Enterprise in the 1960s, and we stayed friends for nearly six decades
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Koenig’s representativesAgency representing Walter Koenig
Today we mourn the passing of Walter Koenig, whose talent, warmth, and unforgettable performances left a lasting mark on generations of fans around the world.
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