‘Time is the fire in which we burn’: 2 major cast losses rock the passionate Star Trek universe StuffWalter Koenig, Russian navigator Chekov on Star Trek, dies at 90 NZ Herald‘Star Trek’ actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Chekov, dies at 90 AP NewsWalter Koenig, the Russian Crewman Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90 The Hollywood ReporterWilliam Shatner Remembers ‘Star Trek’ Co-Star Walter Koenig Deadline