Walter Koenig, original Star Trek Chekov actor, dies at 90

Multiple outlets report actor Walter Koenig, who played Chekov on the original Star Trek, has died at 90. Variety says it confirmed the death, which it says happened Sunday in Los Angeles; George Takei posted a tribute.

Timeline

1. 26 Oct, 15:54 UTCFirst reports of Koenig's death on Bluesky
2. 26 Oct, 16:00 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 26 Oct, 16:00 UTCWSYR reports death, citing unconfirmed reports
4. 26 Oct, 16:00 UTCVariety says it has confirmed Koenig's death
5. 26 Oct, 16:00 UTCHollywood Reporter covers Koenig's death
6. 26 Oct, 16:25 UTCPicked up on Mastodon
7. 26 Oct, 16:45 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• walter koenigGoogle Trends
• My heart is heavy. Walter Koenig, our Ensign Pavel Chekov, passed away early today. Walter and I met on the bridge of thGeorge Takei :verified: 🏳️‍🌈🖖🏽
• Walter Koenig dies at 90Bluesky
• walter koenigGoogle Trends
• Walter Koenig Dead: Chekov on Original 'Star Trek' Was 90Variety
• Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90Gulf News
• ‘Star Trek’ actor Walter Koenig dies: ReportsWSYR
• ‘Star Trek’ star Walter Koenig, dies at 90: reportFOX 13 Tampa Bay