Chad McQueen, 'Karate Kid' Actor and Son of Movie Star Steve McQueen, Dies at 63

Chad McQueen, who followed his father Steve McQueen into acting and auto racing and portrayed the fierce Dutchman in the first two The Karate Kid Movies, dead. He was 63 years old.

McQueen died Wednesday of organ failure at his ranch in Palm Desert, said Arthur Barrens, his friend of 40 years. The Hollywood Reporter. He was injured in a fall in 2020 and never fully recovered.

In a statement on Instagram, her children Chase and Madison wrote:

“His remarkable journey as a loving father to us, along with his unwavering commitment to our mother, truly exemplified a life full of love and dedication. His passion for racing not only showcased his exceptional talent but served as a way to honor his father's legacy, a testament to the values ​​instilled in him.

“He has passed on his passion, knowledge and dedication to us and we will not only carry on his legacy, but our grandfather's legacy as well. As a family, we must navigate this difficult time, and we kindly request privacy as we remember and celebrate her extraordinary life.”

Dutch in as Cobra Kai student The Karate Kid (1984) and The Karate Kid Part II (1986), McQueen wasn't shy about giving Ralph Macchio's Daniel LaRusso a hard time. For he did not return The Karate Kid Part III (1989) or for the present Cobra Kai TV series, where it was mentioned that Dutch is serving time in prison.

Chadwick Steven McQueen was born on December 28, 1960 in Los Angeles and raised in Malibu. Her mother was actress Neale Adams of Filipino descent. Her parents were married from 1956 until their 1972 divorce.

His acting resume also includes Dick Wolff-penned roles skateboard (1978), Martial law (1991), New York Police (1993), Death Ring (1992) and red line (1995).

Like his father, McQueen was passionate about auto racing. He began auto racing at age 10, winning his first race, a children-only Le Mans event created on the set of his father's 1971 film. Le Mans. His professional racing career began with events in the Sports Car Club of America series.

A crash at Daytona International Speedway in 2006 while practicing for the 24 Hours of Daytona event ended his racing career.

His company, McQueen Racing, founded in 2010 and now managed by Chase and Madison, produces high-performance cars and motorcycles.

Steve McQueen, of course, was the star of the film as well The Great Escape (1963), The Cincinnati Kid (1965), sand pebbles (1966), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), bullet (1968) and The Gateway (1972).

When Chad was 19, his father died of a heart attack in November 1980 after a battle with cancer at the age of 50. Steve McQueen's other child, daughter Terri, died in 1998 at the age of 38.

Chad's survivors include his mother; his second wife, Ginny; Another son, Steven, is an actor known for his work The Vampire Diaries and spinoffs legacy; and his grandson Michael.

A donation in his memory may be made to Boys Republic, which provides a home and support for underprivileged children.