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Walter Koening, ‘Star Trek’ actor, dies at 90

(CNN, KYMA) - Actor Walter Koenig has died at the age of 90.

He was best known for playing Russian navigator Pavel Chekov on the original "Star Trek" series and feature films. He also starred as Alfred Bester on "Babylon 5."

Koenig was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012.

His agent said he died at his home in North Hollywood Sunday, surrounded by his daughter and niece.

William Shatner, who played Capt. James T. Kirk, and George Takei, who played Hikaru Sulu, are the only surviving "Star Trek" cast members.

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