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Entertainment Industry Reacts to Star Trek Legend’s Passing

Updated 2026-10-26 23:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Actor George Takei paid tribute to his co-star Walter Koenig, who passed away at the age of 90. Koenig was known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov in Star Trek. The news has sparked a wave of remembrances from fellow actors and fans.

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