In 63, iconic actor Steve McQueen’s son Chad McQueen died in his Palm Desert, California, residence. His performance as “Dutch” in the iconic 1980s series “The Karate Kid” brought him the greatest recognition.
Past and Announcement
Along with a childhood picture with his father, Chad McQueen’s family posted the word of his departure on social media. Arthur Barens, his friend and long-time attorney, verified that organ failure accounted for the death.
Highlights of a Career
Although Chad McQueen starred in more than 25 films and TV series, his most famous performance is that of Dutch in the 1984 classic “The Karate Kid”. Along with Johnny Lawrence, played by William Zabka, he presented as Dutch a ruthless bully in the Cobra Kai dojo. He repeated this role in the 1986 follow-up, “The Karate Kid Part II.”
Cinema and Sporting Pursues
Along with films like “New York Cop” and “Red Line,” Chad McQueen starred in Eventually, though, he moved out of Hollywood to follow in his father’s footsteps and into motor racing. He told a 2017 interview that racing always captivated him more than performing.
Fast Career and Difficulties
Prestigious events such the 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans saw Chad McQueen competing. Starting McQueen Racing in 2010, his emphasis is on high-performance cars. He stayed enthusiastic about motorsports even after a major accident in 2006 put him in a coma.
Early Years and Marriage and Family
Chickadeck Born in Los Angeles on December 28, 1960, Steve McQueen and Filipino American actress Neile Adams welcomed him. Growing up in Southern California, he debuted in films in 1978 with “Skateboard,” then starred in films like “Hadley’s Rebellion,” “Fever Pitch,” and “Surface to Air.”
Television Runs
Television appearances by Chad McQueen also included “V,,” “Jesse Hawkes, Search and Rescue,” and “Steve McQueen: The Essential of Cool.”
Still Alive for Family
First wife Stacey Toten and their son Steven McQueen, well-known for his parts in “The Vampire Diaries” and “Chicago Fire,” survive Chad McQueen. His second wife Jeanie and their children Chase and Madison also survive.