Walter Koenig, star of ‘Star Trek’, dies at 90

He was 90.According to Zachery McGinnis, founder of Galactic Productions and a listed client of the late star, in a Facebook post about Koeing's death.“Walter’s legacy extends far beyond the screen,” the post read, adding that the actor died at his home in North Hollywood.“Through countless convention appearances and interactions with fans, he shared his kindness, wit, and appreciation with everyone fortunate enough to meet him.

He understood what Star Trek meant to people and embraced the community that grew around it.”McGinnis's post was confirmed by Koeing's daughter, Danielle, according to Jesse Thorn, NPR's Bullseye host, who wrote on Bluskey, a social media platform.Koeing's co-star in Star Trek, George Takei, wrote on Facebook, mourning him, “My heart is heavy."“I will always treasure that he and I shared that date,” he said, adding, “Walter was more than….

To the fans who loved him for so many years, thank you.

He loved you too.

Rest well, my dear friend.

Keep navigating a steady course.”It is immediately unclear what Koeing's cause of death was, but reports say it was due to natural causes.A look into Koeing's career revealed that his first television credit, though uncredited, came in Combat as a sentry in 1962.Then, starring in a string of roles, Koeing went on to star in the original series of Star Trek for over 30 episodes in the late 1960s.In addition,….

Walter Koenig, star of 'Star Trek', dies at 90 October 26, 2026.