Walter Koenig, original Chekov in Star Trek, dies aged 90

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 Actor Walter speaks during 2020 C2E2 Koenig at McCormick Place on February 28, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/WireImage)
Walter Koenig, best known for playing Chekov in Star Trek, has died aged 90 (Picture: Barry Brecheisen/WireImage)

Walter Koenig, the actor beloved by generations of Star Trek fans for his role as Pavel Chekov, has died aged 90.

The Hollywood star, who joined the original science-fiction series in 1967, died of natural causes at his home in North Hollywood on Sunday, October 25.

His death was confirmed by his representative, with a statement from Galactic Productions revealing that he was surrounded by his daughter and niece in his final moments.

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