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Walter Koenig Passes Away

Posted on October 26, 2026 by Edward Brain

Actor Walter Koenig, famous for the role of Chekov in the Star Trek franchise, has passed away. He was born Walter Marvin Koenig in Chicago to Isadore and Sarah on the 14th of September, 1936, but grew up in New … Continue reading →

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Nichelle Nichols has Passed Away

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Edward Brain

Veteran actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series, has passed away at 89. Miss Nichols was born in Robbins, Illinois on December 28, 1932 to Samuel Earl and Lishia Nichols. … Continue reading →

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