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Walter Koenig, who played Star Trek’s Chekov, dies at 90
Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, has died at 90 at his home in North Hollywood, Los Angeles.
His talent agent said he was surrounded by his daughter and niece.
Koenig joined Star Trek in its second season as Ensign Chekov, a Russian navigator aboard the USS Enterprise.
The character appeared during the Cold War, when the United States and the Soviet Union were rivals.
Chekov represented a vision of former rivals working together in a hopeful future.
Koenig also played Chekov in seven films and appeared in other Star Trek productions.
His role helped make him a lasting part of Star Trek’s history, a franchise that continues to draw fans and hold conventions.
Walter Koenig, the actor who played Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series and its films, has died at 90.
He died at his home in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, according to his representative.
Koenig joined Star Trek in its second season and appeared in 36 episodes.
He also played Chekov in seven Star Trek films and worked as a writer and actor on other projects.
George Takei, his castmate and longtime friend, paid tribute to Koenig and his connection with fans.
- Who
- Walter Koenig, the actor who played Pavel Chekov in Star Trek.
- What
- Koenig has died at 90.
- When
- The reports were published on October 26, 2026. Sources differ on whether he died on Sunday or Monday.
- Where
- At his home in North Hollywood, Los Angeles.
- Why
- One report said he died of natural causes; another attributed his death to old age.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Koenig was born in Chicago.
Koenig joined Star Trek in its second season as Ensign Pavel Chekov.
Koenig reprised the role in Star Trek films.
Koenig turned 90, according to George Takei’s tribute.
News reports said Koenig had died at his home in North Hollywood.
- Age
- 90
- Birthplace
- Chicago
- Star Trek episodes
- 36
- Star Trek films
- 7
- Death location
- North Hollywood, Los Angeles
- Character
- Pavel Chekov
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What people are saying
Walter was more than Chekov. He was a writer, a teacher, a thoughtful man, and a loyal friend.
Walter’s legacy extends far beyond the screen. Through countless convention appearances and interactions with fans, he shared his kindness, wit, and appreciation with everyone fortunate enough to meet him.
I was always very pleased when we were shooting the show and the motion pictures, to be identified with ‘Star Trek,’