Walter Koenig, best known for playing Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series, has died aged 90, per mashable.com. His representative said he died of natural causes at his home in North Hollywood.
Koenig died surrounded by his daughter and niece, according to a statement from Galactic Productions. The agency said he died of old age on the night of October 26.
The actor began his career in the 1960s and rose to international prominence as Ensign Pavel Chekov in Star Trek. He later appeared in numerous film and television roles, including as Alfred Bester in Babylon 5.
Beyond acting, Koenig worked as a waiter, authored books and taught acting.
He married actress Judy Levitt in 1965. The couple had two children, Danielle Koenig and Andrew Koenig. Danielle is an actor and screenwriter. Andrew, best known for playing Boner in Growing Pains, died in 2010. Levitt died in 2022.
Koenig is survived by his daughter Danielle.