American actor Walter Koenig, well-known for taking part in Ensign Pavel Chekov within the authentic Star Trek tv sequence, has handed away on the age of 90.
Koenig died on Sunday evening at his house in North Hollywood, surrounded by his daughter and niece, in keeping with his agent, Zachery McGinnis.
Following the announcement, his former Star Trek co-star George Takei paid emotional tribute to the late actor on social media, honoring his contributions as each a performer and a buddy.
“Today we mourn the passing of Walter Koenig, whose talent, warmth, and unforgettable performances left a lasting mark on generations of fans around the world,” McGinnis mentioned in a press release.
Reflecting on their decades-long friendship, Takei described Koenig as way more than his well-known tv character.
“Walter was more than Chekov. He was a writer, a teacher, a thoughtful man, and a loyal friend. To the fans who loved him for so many years, thank you. He loved you too,” Takei wrote.
Born on September 14, 1936, Koenig appeared in a number of tv reveals earlier than becoming a member of Star Trek throughout its second season in 1967. Over the years, he credited the present with serving to maintain his performing profession whereas creating alternatives for him to work as a author, director, and producer.
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