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The Columbian (Vancouver WA)News report · Oct 26, 8:58 PM
Walter Koenig, who played Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ dies at 90
“Star Trek” actor Walter Koenig has died. He was 90.
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Walter Koenig, who played Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ dies at 90
“Star Trek” actor Walter Koenig has died. He was 90.
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What happened “Star Trek” actor Walter Koenig has died. He was 90.
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