Chad McQueen Son of Icon Steve McQueen and Karate Kid Star Dies at 63

Chad McQueen, actor and son of Steve McQueen, died at 63 from organ failure.

He suffered a fall in 2020 and never fully recovered from the resulting injuries.

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McQueen was best known for his role as Dutch, a Cobra Kai bully, in The Karate Kid (1984) and The Karate Kid Part II (1986).

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His children, Chase and Madison, praised their father's love, dedication, and racing passion in a public statement.

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Chad McQueen did not return for The Karate Kid Part III or the modern Cobra Kai series.

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Beyond acting, McQueen followed his father’s footsteps into auto racing, though a crash in 2006 ended his career.

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McQueen Racing, his high-performance vehicle company, is now run by his children.

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Chad McQueen’s parents, Steve McQueen and Neile Adams, were married from 1956 until 1972.

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Chad is survived by his mother, his second wife Jeanie, and his three children, including actor Steven R. McQueen.

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Donations in his memory can be made to Boys Republic, a charity helping disadvantaged youth.

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