American actor Walter Koenig, who played Chekov in the original Star Trek series, has died at the age of 90. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Koenig died on Sunday, October 25, at his home in North Hollywood. His daughter and niece were by his side in his final moments.
"Today we mourn the passing of Walter Koenig, whose talent, warmth and unforgettable roles left a mark on the hearts of several generations of fans around the world," a statement from the actor's representatives said.
Koenig rose to fame for his role as Pavel Chekov, the navigation officer aboard the starship Enterprise. The character appeared in the second season of the original series in 1967. The show's creators hoped the young hero would attract a teenage audience.
Koenig played Chekov in seven feature films in the franchise. He is also known for his role as Alfred Bester in the sci-fi series Babylon 5. He appeared in 12 episodes of the show, which aired from 1994 to 1998.
The actor made his television debut in 1962. Over his career, he also appeared in the series The Untouchables, General Hospital and Alfred Hitchcock Presents.