William Shatner Remembers 'Star Trek' Co-Star Walter Koenig
William Shatner today paid tribute to his Star Trek co-star Walter Koenig after news of the latter’s recent death. The actor who originated the role of Ensign Pavel Chekov in the sci-fi series died at 90, and his former co-star, who played Captain Kirk, took to social media to remember him. Shatner expressed sadness at Keonig’s passing, even while admitting they didn’t know each other well. That did not keep the captain from praising the kindness of one of the longest-serving members of the Enterprise crew. Shatner concluded with condolences to Koenig’s “family, his friends, and the countless fans whose lives he touched.” I am deeply saddened to learn of Walter Koenig’s passing.Although we did not know each other well away from the set, we shared the later seasons of the original Star Trek series and the six films that followed.What I observed, and what so many fans have expressed over…
