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Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “Star Trek” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90.
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Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “Star Trek” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90.
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According to ABC7 Bay Area’s source item, Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original ‘Star Trek’ series, dies at 90, Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “Star Trek” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90.
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