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Remembering Walter Koenig

Walter Koenig gave generations of viewers a familiar place on the bridge of the Enterprise. As Pavel Chekov, he brought curiosity, humor and determination to Star Trek.

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Remembering Walter Koenig

Recorded 2026-10-26 · In Memoriam

Walter Koenig gave generations of viewers a familiar place on the bridge of the Enterprise.

As Pavel Chekov, he brought curiosity, humor and determination to Star Trek.

His death was announced Monday, October twenty-sixth.

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Reporting: GEORGE TAKEI / GALACTIC PRODUCTIONS / STARTREK.COM / HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER / NASA

Visuals: ARCHIVE · GEORGE TAKEI / INSTAGRAM · PHOTO DATE UNSPECIFIED