Son of Film Star Steve McQueen, Dies at 63

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Chad McQueen, who portrayed the bully Dutch in the first two Karate Kid films and pursued acting and auto racing after his father, Steve McQueen, passed away, was an actor. He was sixty-three. At his Palm Desert property, McQueen passed away on Wednesday due to organ failure, according to his 40-year buddy Arthur Barens, who spoke with The Hollywood Reporter. He never fully recovered from the injuries he sustained in a fall in 2020.

His kids Chase and Madison posted the following in an Instagram statement:

He genuinely embodied a life full of love and dedication with his amazing journey as a loving father to us and his unshakable dedication to our mother. In addition to showcasing his extraordinary talent, his love of racing allowed him to carry on his father’s tradition.

“He bequeathed to us his enthusiasm, wisdom, and commitment, and we will carry on not just his but also our grandfather’s legacy.” As a family, we must get through this trying time, and we respectfully request your privacy while we honor and celebrate his remarkable life.

In The Karate Kid (1984) and The Karate Kid Part II (1986), McQueen played the Cobra Kai student Dutch, and he was not afraid to chastise Daniel LaRusso, played by Ralph Macchio. It was mentioned that Dutch was spending time in prison in the current Cobra Kai TV series, but he did not return for The Karate Kid Part III (1989).

Chadwick Born in Los Angeles on December 28, 1960, Steven McQueen grew up in Malibu. Born in the Philippines, actor Neile Adams was his mother. His parents were wed in 1956 and divorced in 1972. His acting credits include included appearances in films written by Dick Wolf, such as Red Line (1995), Death Ring (1992), Martial Law (1991), and Skateboard (1978).

McQueen shared his father’s enthusiasm for auto racing. At the age of ten, he started racing cars and won his first race—a kids-only Le Mans event that his father had organized on the set of his 1971 film Le Mans. Sports Car Club of America tournaments marked the beginning of his professional racing career. His racing career came to an end in a 2006 practice crash at Daytona International Speedway during the 24 Hours of Daytona event.

His business, McQueen Racing, was established in 2010 and is currently managed by Chase and Madison. It creates high-performance vehicles and motorcycles. Naturally, The Great Escape (1963), The Cincinnati Kid (1965), The Sand Pebbles (1966), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), Bullitt (1968), and The Getaway (1972) starred Steve McQueen.

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