'Star Trek's George Takei Pays Tribute To Walter Koenig: "My Heart Is Heavy"
George Takei is paying tribute to his Star Trek co-star Walter Koenig after news of his death. The actor who originated the role of Ensign Pavel Chekov in the sci-fi series died at 90, and his former co-star, Takei, took to social media to remember him. My heart is heavy. Walter Koenig, our Ensign Pavel Chekov, passed away early today.Walter and I met on the bridge of the Enterprise in the 1960s, and we stayed friends for nearly six decades. When Brad and I married in 2008, Walter stood beside us as our best man. Zachery McGinnis of Galactic Productions shared on Facebook that Koenig died of natural causes in North Hollywood. “Walter’s legacy extends far beyond the screen,” McGinnis wrote in part. “Through countless convention appearances and interactions with fans, he shared his kindness, wit, and appreciation with everyone fortunate enough to meet him. He understood what Star Trek…
