Walter Koenig cause of death
The gist
Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, died at his Los Angeles home at age 90.
His death certificate later listed heart and kidney failure as causes.
How it unfolded
- Oct 25, 2026Koenig died at his home in North Hollywood at age 90, with his daughter and niece by his side.
- Oct 27, 2026William Shatner, who played Captain James T. Kirk, posted a tribute on X saying he was "deeply saddened."
- Oct 28, 2026Fellow Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart died at age 86, three days after Koenig.