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Shatner, Takei mourn Walter Koenig as Star Trek loses two icons in a week

William Shatner and George Takei pay tribute to their late castmate Walter Koenig, amid deaths of two original series actors within days.

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What to know

  • Walter Koenig (Lt. Chekov) died October 25; Patrick Stewart (Captain Picard) died October 28—two major Star Trek cast losses within three days during the franchise's 60th anniversary year.
  • William Shatner and George Takei issued tributes to Koenig, setting aside a long-standing feud to honor their late castmate.
  • The rapid succession of deaths marks an emotional period for the Star Trek community and franchise legacy.

Walter Koenig Original Star Trek actor (Lt. Chekov)William Shatner Original Star Trek actor (Captain Kirk)George TakeiGeorge Takei Original Star Trek actor (Lt. Sulu)Patrick Stewart Star Trek: The Next Generation actor (Captain Picard)

Shatner, Takei mourn Walter Koenig as Star Trek loses two icons in a week
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    Shatner and Takei honor Koenig

    William Shatner and George Takei released tributes to Walter Koenig following his death, despite previous tensions between the actors.

    “Rest well, my dear friend. Keep navigating a steady course.”
    — William Shatner

    1. 1 outlet first by Space.com, 13d ago · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet first by Geo News, 16d ago · read ↗

    • 'Rest well, my dear friend. Keep navigating a steady course.' View article View summary #^ 'Star Trek's' William Shatner and George Takei honor the death of Walter Koenig This has been a pretty rough week for " Star Trek " royalty on this 60th anniversary year with the deaths of both Walter Koenig , "Star Trek's" Lt. Pavel Chekov on Sunday, Oct…

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    Patrick Stewart dies

    Patrick Stewart, who played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, died on October 28, 2026, marking the second major Star Trek cast loss in days.

  4. background

    Walter Koenig dies — Walter Koenig, who portrayed Lt. Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series, passed away on October 25, 2026.