The actor died overnight at his home in Los Angeles, his agent said in a statement, citing the cause of “old age” without further details. Read more at straitstimes.com.

His 'Star Trek' co-star George Takei, who played Sulu, paid tribute to his friend and colleague on social media.

Veteran actor Walter Koenig has died at 90 due to natural causes at his North Hollywood home. He was best known for playing Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series and films.

Walter Koenig, the actor best known for his role as Pavel Chekov on the groundbreaking television show “Star Trek” and in the franchise’s first