The son of Steve McQueen, the actor had notably played in the “Karate Kid” films. He died of organ failure at the age of 63.
Actor Chad McQueen, son of the American cinema legend Steve McQueendied on Wednesday, September 11. He was 63 years old. A friend told The Hollywood Reporter that he died of organ failure that he had been suffering from since a fall in 2020. Organ failure is linked to a dysfunction of one of the organs of the human body, which does not or no longer fulfills its function correctly.
Upon learning of his passing, his children, Jeanie, Chase and Madison, paid tribute to him in a press release: “His remarkable journey as a father, along with his unwavering love for our mother, is a testament to a life filled with love. As a family, we must navigate this difficult time and we ask that you respect our grief as we celebrate his incredible journey.”
Chad McQueen was born in Los Angeles in 1960. He began his acting career early in his adult life in the late 1970s, following in his illustrious father’s footsteps. His best-known role, however, remains that of Dutch, Daniel LaRusso’s stalker, in the films Karate Kid (1984) and The Karate Kid: The Moment of Truth (1986). However, he did not appear in the sequels to these two cult films.
Passionate about racing
Like his father, Chad McQueen was also a huge car enthusiast and had been racing since he was 10 years old. “His passion for racing not only underscores his exceptional talent, but also his desire to honor his father’s legacy, a testament to the values he instilled in him,” his children wrote in their statement, available on Instagram. “He passed on his passion, knowledge and dedication to us, and we will honor his legacy and that of our grandfather.” Chad McQueen founded his own racing car and motorcycle company, McQueen Racing, in 2010.