Actor Walter Koenig, ‘Star Trek’s’ plucky Chekov, dies at 90
Oct 26 (Reuters) - Walter Koenig, who brought humor and grit to the role of starship navigator Pavel Chekov on the classic 1960s sci-fi TV series "Star Trek" and seven subsequent feature films, has died at the age of 90.
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Oct 26 (Reuters) - Walter Koenig, who brought humor and grit to the role of starship navigator Pavel Chekov on the classic 1960s sci-fi TV series "Star Trek" and seven subsequent feature films, has died at the age of 90.
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