Walter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on "Star Trek," dies at 90
Walter Koenig, the actor who played Pavel Chekov in the original "Star Trek" television series and several movies, has died, his rep confirmed to CBS News. He was 90.
Koenig died Sunday night at his home in the North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, talent rep Zachery McGinnis said in a statement. He died surrounded by his daughter and niece, McGinnis said.
In "Star Trek," Ensign Chekov was the sole member of the spaceship Enterprise bridge staff from what was the Communist bloc. His friendly, supportive presence showed how the rival nations (in the far-off future in which the show was set) were capable of working together.
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