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.

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1. 26 Oct, 16:00 UTCWSYR reports death, citing unconfirmed reports
2. 26 Oct, 17:40 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
3. 26 Oct, 17:40 UTCPicked up on News

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