Walter Koenig, Star Trek Actor Known as Pavel Chekov, Dies at 90
Actor Walter Koenig, best known for his role as Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original "Star Trek" series, has died at the age of 90. Reports indicate his death occurred at his home in North Hollywood.
Lafayette, IN, October 26, 2026 —
Actor Walter Koenig, known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series, has died at age 90, according to the information provided. Reports indicate that he died at his home in North Hollywood.
Koenig’s role as Chekov is the central detail available about his career in the announcement. The summary identifies him as an actor and describes the part as the role for which he was best known. It does not provide additional information about his work or career.
The date of Koenig’s death was not provided. The cause of death was also not stated, and the source of the reports about his death was not identified. No information was provided about funeral arrangements, survivors or any statements from family, colleagues or representatives.
Koenig was 90. The reported location of his death was his home in North Hollywood. Further details about the circumstances of his death were not included in the information available for this report.
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