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Walter Koenig, Star Trek's Pavel Chekov, Dies at 90
The actor passed away from natural causes at his home in the United States, surrounded by family, after a career marked by science fiction and theater.
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The essentials of this story
- What happened
- The death of actor Walter Koenig, known for his role as Pavel Chekov in the Star Trek franchise.
- Who is affected
- Fans of pop culture, the Star Trek franchise, and viewers of science fiction productions.
- What changes
- The end of the journey of one of the classic names from the original Star Trek cast.
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Sources
- Walter Koenig, ator da 'Star Trek' original, morre aos 90 anos — Quem (Globo)
- Walter Koenig, de 'Star Trek', morre aos 90 anos — g1 — pop & arte
- Ator de “Star Trek” morre aos 90 anos, diz site — CNN Brasil
- Ator Walter Koenig, o Chekov de "Star Trek", morre aos 90 anos — Terra — diversão