India, Oct. 27 -- Galactic Productions said actor and writer Walter Koenig, best known for portraying Ensign Pavel Andreievich Chekov in the original Star Trek series, has died at the age of 90, with The Hollywood Reporter citing his representative as saying the death was from natural causes. The statement said Koenig died at his North Hollywood residence, and the report described the death as occurring “last night.”
Death confirmed by statement and representative
Galactic Productions said Koenig died at home in North Hollywood and was with family members at the time.
The statement included the following details:
* Place: North Hollywood residence
* Circumstances: “surrounded by his daughter and niece”
* Cause described in statement: “o...