# William Shatner Pays Tribute to ‘Star Trek’ Co-Star Walter Koenig: “Deeply Saddened”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/william-shatner-pays-tribute-to-star-trek-co-star-walter-koenig-deeply-saddened/
- Published: 2026-10-28T17:27:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T04:31:05+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/william-shatner-walter-koenig-death-star-trek-tribute-1236741798/
- Topics: Film

## Key points

- Walter Koenig died aged 90 at his home in North Hollywood.
- William Shatner remembered their years on Star Trek and its films.
- George Takei praised Koenig’s connection with fans.

## Summary

William Shatner has paid tribute to Star Trek co-star Walter Koenig, who died aged 90. Shatner said he was deeply saddened and recalled Koenig’s warmth towards the fans who sustained the series’ community.

Koenig died of natural causes at his home in North Hollywood on Sunday, according to his representative. He joined Star Trek: The Original Series as Ensign Pavel Chekov in its second season in 1967, and later appeared with Shatner in six films; George Takei also remembered him as a thoughtful man and loyal friend.

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