Walter Koenig Dies at 90: Chekov and His Role in ‘Babylon 5’

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Los Angeles, Sunday: Walter Koenig has died aged 90. For everyone who knows the Russian crew member Chekov from the original ‘Star Trek,’ this is personal news: The actor also appeared in the science-fiction series ‘Babylon 5.’

Variety dates his death to Sunday in Los Angeles. Focus Panorama specifies that the American actor died at his home in North Hollywood; Polygon also reports that his representatives confirmed his death.

Chekov in the Original Series and Seven ‘Star Trek’ Films

His best-known role

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Koenig did not join the original ‘Star Trek’ series until its second season. Variety lists him as Chekov in the original series and in seven ‘Star Trek’ feature films.

Koenig Had More to Do on ‘Babylon 5’

A second major science-fiction realm

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Koenig had more to do in the science-fiction series ‘Babylon 5’ than in ‘Star Trek.’ Kotaku also reports that he is survived by his daughter, the comedian Danielle.

Status: Sunday, further details to follow.