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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Oct 26, 7:38 PM
Walter Koenig, known for role in original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
Walter Koenig, best known for his role in the original "Star Trek" series, has died. He was 90 years old.
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Walter Koenig, known for role in original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
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What happened Walter Koenig, best known for his role in the original "Star Trek" series, has died. He was 90 years old.
The headline split The left frames it as "Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original ‘Star Trek,’ dies at 90". The right frames it as "Walter Koenig, beloved Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ dead at 90".
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Left / center-leftWalter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original ‘Star Trek,’ dies at 90
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CenterWalter Koenig, known for role in original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
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Right / center-rightWalter Koenig dead at 90: Original Star Trek legend best known for his role as Chekov
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Star TribuneNews report · Oct 26, 8:32 PM
Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original ‘Star Trek,’ dies at 90
Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “Star Trek” television series and several movies, has died.
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News Channel 4 (KFOR.com)News report · Oct 26, 8:24 PM
Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on the original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “ Star Trek ” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90. Koenig...
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PBS NewsHourNews report · Oct 26, 8:10 PM
Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on the original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
In "Star Trek," Ensign Chekov was the sole Communist-bloc member of the spaceship Enterprise bridge staff. His friendly, supportive presence showed how the rival nations were capable of wor...
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Dawn PakistanNews report · Oct 26, 7:45 PM
Actor Walter Koenig, Star Trek's Pavel Chekov, dies at 90
Walter Koenig, who brought humor and grit to the role of starship navigator Pavel Chekov on the classic 1960s sci-fi TV series Star Trek and seven subsequent feature films, has died at the...
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CBS NewsNews report · Oct 26, 7:44 PM
Walter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on "Star Trek," dies at 90
Walter Koenig played Pavel Chekov in the original "Star Trek" television series and several movies.
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Daily MailNews report · Oct 26, 7:38 PM
Walter Koenig dead at 90: Original Star Trek legend best known for his role as Chekov
The American actor and screenwriter - who starred in seven Star Trek feature films in addition to the original iconic television series - passed away Sunday in Los Angeles.
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UPIWire story · Oct 26, 7:37 PM
Walter Koenig, 'Ensign Chekov' on original 'Star Trek,' dies at 90
Walter Koenig, who entered pop iconography as the Russian "Ensign Chekov" on the original "Star Trek" series in the 1960s, has died at age 90,
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InstapunditOpinion · Oct 26, 7:32 PM
WALTER KOENIG, RIP: https://twitter.com/Subcommander T/status/2114754026755485998
WALTER KOENIG, RIP: I’m very sad to hear of the passing of Walter Koenig, aka Pavel Chekov from Star Trek. I got to meet him on a few occasions, and he was always genuine, thoughtful, and a...
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Toronto SunNews report · Oct 26, 7:21 PM
Walter Koenig, beloved Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ dead at 90
Actor played iconic sci-fi character on the original 1960s series and in seven feature films
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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Oct 26, 6:53 PM
Walter Koenig, who played Chekov in the original 'Star Trek,' has died
Walter Koenig, known for his portrayal of the enthusiastic Star Trek navigator Chekov, died Sunday, his rep confirmed.
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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Oct 26, 6:49 PM
Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “Star Trek” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90.
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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Oct 26, 6:49 PM
Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “Star Trek” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90.
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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Oct 26, 6:49 PM
Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “Star Trek” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90.
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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Oct 26, 6:49 PM
Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “Star Trek” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90.
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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Oct 26, 6:49 PM
Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “Star Trek” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90.
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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Oct 26, 6:49 PM
Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “Star Trek” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90.
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OregonianNews report · Oct 26, 6:42 PM
Legendary ‘Star Trek’ actor dies at 90: ‘My heart is heavy’
An actor who starred in the original 'Star Trek' series and seven 'Star Trek' films has died
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Rolling StoneNews report · Oct 26, 6:24 PM
Walter Koenig, Original ‘Star Trek’ Star Who Played Pavel Chekov, Dead at 90
The actor joined the original TV series during its second season and appeared in numerous franchise shows and movies over the decades
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The Gateway PunditNews report · Oct 26, 6:20 PM
Star Trek Actor Walter Koenig Dead at 90
Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Russian navigator Ensign Pavel Chekov, has passed away.
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