# Walter Koenig Dies At 90

> Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, known as Pavel Chekov, dies at 90.
- Title: Walter Koenig Dies At 90 · Polygon | Shortify
- Summary: Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, known as Pavel Chekov, dies at 90. Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, died at 90.
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- Source: Polygon — https://polygon.com/walter-koenig-star-trek-dies
- Author: Michael McWhertor
- Published: 2026-10-26T16:59:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: walter koenig, pavel chekov, star trek, star trek original series, star trek franchise, seahawks, nfl, gaming, culture
## Walter Koenig dies
Walter Koenig, the actor best known for his role in the Star Trek franchise as Russian crew member Pavel Chekov, has died. He was 90.
## Natural causes
Family and a representative for Koenig confirmed the actor's death of natural causes on Sunday, according to a report from TMZ.
## Star Trek roles
Koenig was best known for his work on Star Trek in television and film, a role that helped him earn other sci-fi roles in projects like Babylon 5, Futurama, and Moontrap.
## Star Trek legacy
Koenig was born in Chicago in 1936 and began his acting career in the early '60s.
## Star Trek death timeline
Koenig was one of the last remaining surviving actors from the original Star Trek crew.
## Key takeaway

Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, died at 90.