The actor and racing driver suffered organ failure following complications from a fall
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Chad McQueen, an actor known for his role as Dutch, the aggressive Cobra Kai student in “The Karate Kid” (1984) and “The Karate Kid II” (1986), died this Wednesday (9/11) at the age of 63. resulting from organ failure. The information was confirmed by his longtime friend, Arthur Barens, to The Hollywood Reporter. Chad suffered a fall in 2020 and was unable to fully recover.
McQueen was the son of iconic Hollywood star Steve McQueen, known for such classics as “Bullitt” (1968) and “Breaking From Hell” (1963), and actress Neile Adams. After not returning for the third film in the “Karate Kid” series, he continued his career by starring in several made-for-video productions, such as the thrillers “Nightforce” (1987), “Leis Martiais” (1990) and “Human Hunters” (1992).
Passion for motorsports
Chad also shared his father’s passion for racing, having raced at the 1971 Le Mans 24 Hours, competing in major events until a 2006 crash at Daytona International Speedway ended his racing career. In recent years, he has remained involved in motorsports, founding McQueen Racing in 2010, a company now run by his sons. His Instagram is filled with racing photos, capturing him in the car and behind the scenes of the sport. One of the images documents a meeting with Ayrton Senna.
Homage and continuity of the legacy
Chad’s children, Chase and Madison, paid tribute to their father in a statement on Instagram: “His passion for racing and love for our family has always been an example to us. He taught us so much about dedication and determination, and we will continue to honor not only his legacy, but that of our grandfather.” In addition to the two, Chad is also the father of Steven R. McQueen, who has pursued an acting career and found success on the series “The Vampire Diaries.”
Source: Terra
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