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

Walter Koenig died on Oct. 25, 2026, at age 90. His death occurred Sunday night at his home in North Hollywood, Los Angeles.

Koenig was born in Chicago on Sept. 14, 1936. He became known for portraying Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek television series. Chekov was the USS Enterprise navigator in that series.

Koenig also played Chekov in seven Star Trek feature films. His Star Trek work therefore included both the original television program and a series of films featuring the same character. The television role identified his character as Pavel Chekov, while the film appearances also placed Koenig in the role of Chekov.

Koenig was 90 when he died. His birth in Chicago on Sept. 14, 1936, and his death on Oct. 25, 2026, mark the dates associated with his life in the verified information. His death in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, followed his work as Chekov in the original series and seven feature films.