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  "id": 16633654,
  "title": "Walter Koenig, Chekov on Original ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/walter-koenig-chekov-on-original-star-trek-dies-at-90",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T16:42:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Variety",
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    "url": "https://variety.com/2026/film/news/walter-koenig-dead-chekov-star-trek-1236931312/"
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  "summary": "Walter Koenig, who memorably played Chekov in the original “Star Trek” series and seven “Star Trek” feature films, died Sunday in Los Angeles, Variety has confirmed. He was 90. His reps said in a statement, “Today we mourn the passing of Walter Koenig, whose talent, warmth, and unforgettable performances left a lasting mark on generations […]",
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        "outlet": "Consequence",
        "title": "Walter Koenig, Star Trek’s Original Chekov, Dead at 90",
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        "outlet": "TVLine",
        "title": "Walter Koenig, Who Played Star Trek's Chekov, Dead At 90",
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        "published": "2026-10-26T16:33:17.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Walter Koenig, the Russian Crewman Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90",
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        "title": "Walter Koenig, star of Star Trek, dies aged 90",
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        "published": "2026-10-26T16:56:13.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Walter Koenig Dies: ‘Star Trek’s Original Ensign Chekov Was 90",
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        "published": "2026-10-26T17:01:50.000Z"
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        "title": "Walter Koenig, Actor Who Played Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90",
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        "published": "2026-10-26T17:09:41.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The New York Times",
        "title": "Walter Koenig Has Died at 90. He Played Chekov on ‘Star Trek.’",
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        "published": "2026-10-26T17:46:53.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Walter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on \"Star Trek,\" dies at 90",
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        "published": "2026-10-26T17:51:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "Walter Koenig, Iconic ‘Star Trek’ Actor, Dies at 90",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/walter-koenig-iconic-star-trek-actor-dies-at-90",
        "published": "2026-10-26T17:54:49.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Star Trek actor Walter Koenig dies aged 90",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/star-trek-actor-walter-koenig-dies-aged-90",
        "published": "2026-10-26T18:07:57.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Star Trek actor Walter Koenig dies aged 90",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/star-trek-actor-walter-koenig-dies-aged-90-16638020",
        "published": "2026-10-26T18:07:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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