Walter Koenig, Who Played Pavel Chekov on Star Trek, Dies at 90
Actor Walter Koenig, who portrayed Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original "Star Trek" series, has died at age 90. Koenig passed away at his home in North Hollywood, Los Angeles.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, October 26, 2026 —
Actor Walter Koenig, known for portraying Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original Star Trek series, has died at age 90. He passed away at his home in North Hollywood, Los Angeles.
The information provided identifies Koenig’s role in the series and the place where he died. It does not provide the date of his death or a cause. No further details about the circumstances were included.
Koenig’s portrayal of Chekov is the specific Star Trek role cited in the available information. The summary does not list other roles, career details, or projects, so those details cannot be confirmed here.
It also does not identify who reported Koenig’s death or provide a statement from relatives, representatives, or colleagues. No funeral or memorial arrangements are given.
As a result, the confirmed details are limited: Koenig was 90, he portrayed Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original series, and he died at his home in North Hollywood, within Los Angeles. Additional information about the timing and circumstances of his death was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., Associated Press on fox40.com, see more information here.
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