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Walter Koenig, best known for playing USS Enterprise navigator Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original "Star Trek" TV series, died Sunday. He was 90.
Koenig's agent confirmed his death to ABC News, and Koenig's former co-star, George Takei, also shared the news in an online post Monday.
"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," Koenig's agent, Zachery McGinnis, said in a statement, in part. "He passed of old age at home in North Hollywood last night surrounded by his daughter and niece."
In his Facebook post, Takei mourned the news of his former co-star's death.
"Walter was more than Chekov. He was a writer, a teacher, a thoughtful man, and a loyal friend. To the fans who loved him for so many years, thank you. He loved you too," Takei wrote.
Born on Sept. 14, 1936, Koenig starred on several television shows including "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour," "The Lieutenant" -- created and produced by "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry -- "I Spy" and more before landing the role of Chekov in the second season of "Star Trek" in 1967.
Koenig told the Television Academy in a 2013 interview that he hadn't seen "Star Trek" before he read for the role of Chekov, a character that was added to the show after its debut.
https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/star-trek-actor-walter-koenig-dies-90/story?id=137576960
Travel Well Walter Koenig/Ensign Pavel Chekov!
Walter Koenig, best known for playing USS Enterprise navigator Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original "Star Trek" TV series, died Sunday. He was 90.
Koenig's agent confirmed his death to ABC News, and Koenig's former co-star, George Takei, also shared the news in an online post Monday.
"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," Koenig's agent, Zachery McGinnis, said in a statement, in part. "He passed of old age at home in North Hollywood last night surrounded by his daughter and niece."
In his Facebook post, Takei mourned the news of his former co-star's death.
"Walter was more than Chekov. He was a writer, a teacher, a thoughtful man, and a loyal friend. To the fans who loved him for so many years, thank you. He loved you too," Takei wrote.
Born on Sept. 14, 1936, Koenig starred on several television shows including "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour," "The Lieutenant" -- created and produced by "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry -- "I Spy" and more before landing the role of Chekov in the second season of "Star Trek" in 1967.
Koenig told the Television Academy in a 2013 interview that he hadn't seen "Star Trek" before he read for the role of Chekov, a character that was added to the show after its debut.
https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/star-trek-actor-walter-koenig-dies-90/story?id=137576960
Travel Well Walter Koenig/Ensign Pavel Chekov!
