He died of organ failure at his Palm Desert, Calif., ranch on Wednesday, Chad’s longtime attorney Arthur Barens confirmed to TMZ , saying he was “a one of a kind guy and will be missed.”
He died while surrounded by his wife Jeanie and his children Chase and Madison, Barens revealed.
“The Karate Kid” star and son of Steve McQueen, Chad McQueen (pictured above in the 1984 film), has died. He was 63 years old. Columbia Pictures via YouTube He died of organ failure at his Palm Desert, Calif., ranch on Wednesday, his attorney confirmed. Getty Images
Chad suffered an injury years prior that caused his progressive organ failure.
Known for his role in the famous franchise, Chad played Dutch in the original 1984 film and reprised his role in the 1986 sequel “The Karate Kid II.”
While he was rumored to be reprising his role in Netflix’s “Karate Kid” series “Cobra Kai,” his attorney revealed he didn’t join the series stars for the show’s final season.
In addition to starring in the famous film franchise, he competed in various racing competitions. AFP via Getty Images “His passion for racing not only highlighted his exceptional talent but also served as a way to honor his father’s legacy, a testament to the values instilled in him,” his family said in a statement at the time of his death. ASSOCIATED PRESS
In a statement to Variety , his family said, “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our father, Chad McQueen. His remarkable journey as a loving father to us, along with his unwavering commitment to our mother, truly exemplified a life filled with love and dedication.”
“His passion for racing not only highlighted his exceptional talent but also served as a way to honor his father’s legacy, a testament to the values instilled in him.”
“He passed his passion, knowledge and dedication down to us, and we will continue not only his legacy but our grandfather’s as well. As a family, we need to navigate this difficult time, and we kindly ask for privacy as we remember and celebrate his extraordinary life,” the statement closed.
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