Walter Koenig, Star Trek’s Chekov, dies at 90

Walter Koenig died at the age of 90 on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at his home in North Hollywood. His agent confirmed the news in a statement published by TVLine on October 26. The actor remains closely associated with Pavel Chekov, the Enterprise’s navigator in Star Trek.

Joining at the start of the original series’ second season, Koenig continued in the role on the big screen from 1979 onward. Chekov was one of the characters who made the transition with the crew from television to the big screen. The actor also lent his voice to several productions in the franchise.

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His career in science fiction wasn’t limited to the Enterprise. In Babylon 5, he played Alfred Bester, another recurring role. Koenig was also a screenwriter: he wrote an episode of the animated series Star Trek, among other work.

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