Walter Koenig, Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ Remembered by George Takei: ‘Keep Navigating a Steady Course’

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Walter Koenig‘s “Star Trek” colleagues are remembering the actor who played Chekov in the original “Star Trek” series, calling him “a loyal friend.” Koenig died Sunday in Los Angeles. His “Star Trek” co-star George Takei reminisced over Koenig serving as best man at his wedding.

Takei, who played Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu, wrote on Instagram, “My heart is heavy. Walter Koenig, our Ensign Pavel Chekov, passed away early today.

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