Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original ‘Star Trek’ series, dies at 90
Actor Walter Koenig, who portrayed Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the original "Star Trek" television series and several movies, has died. He was 90 years old. Koenig passed away on Monday at his home in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, according to his talent agent, Zachery McGinnis. In "Star Trek," Chekov was the only member of the spaceship Enterprise bridge staff from the Communist bloc.
His friendly and supportive presence demonstrated that rival nations in the show's future could work together despite their differences.
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