Four ‘Star Trek’ alums died in October 2026
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Key Points:
- Four actors from the "Star Trek" franchise have died in October 2026, including Sir Patrick Stewart, Walter Koenig, Richard Riehle, and Michael Forest.
- Sir Patrick Stewart, famous for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, passed away at age 86 after battling Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
- Walter Koenig, who portrayed Pavel Chekov in the original series, died at age 90 from old age, and was remembered for his deep connection with the Star Trek community.
- Richard Riehle, known for multiple guest roles across "Star Trek" series, died at 78 from complications related to throat cancer, while Michael Forest, who played Apollo in a 1967 episode, passed away at 97.
- Fellow Star Trek stars William Shatner and George Takei expressed heartfelt tributes, highlighting the actors' contributions and personal friendships within the franchise.
