Actor Chad McQueen, son of Hollywood legend Steve McQueen, has died at age 63.
McQueen bought his huge break in 1984 when he was solid within the hit film “The Karate Child,” during which he performed Dutch, the adversary of Ralph Macchio’s lead character.
His lawyer, Arthur H. Barens, informed The Related Press that he died on Wednesday.
McQueen adopted in his father’s footsteps, each on display screen and on the motor racing circuit.
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His spouse, Jeanie Galbraith, posted a tribute to him on Instagram, collectively, with their son Chase, and daughter, Madison.
The household introduced his demise “with a heavy coronary heart,” including: “His exceptional journey as a loving father to us, alongside together with his unwavering dedication to our mom, really exemplified a life stuffed with love and dedication. His ardour for racing not solely highlighted his distinctive expertise, but in addition served as a option to honor his father’s legacy, a testomony to the values instilled in him. He handed his ardour, data and dedication right down to us and we are going to proceed not solely his legacy however our grandfathers as nicely.”
McQueen can also be survived by his son from a former relationship, Steven R. McQueen – an actor, who appeared in “The Vampire Diaries.”
Chad McQueen reprised his function in “The Karate Child” sequel in 1986, in addition to a number of different movies, and likewise produced two documentaries about his father: “I Am Steve McQueen” in 2014 and “Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans” the next 12 months.
His father, who shot to fame within the Sixties with motion films “The Magnificent Seven” and “The Nice Escape,” died in Mexico in 1980 aged simply 50, following surgical procedure to take away a tumour.
Apart from his appearing profession, McQueen inherited his father’s ardour for automobiles. In keeping with AP, he spent years racing professionally – together with within the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 24 Hours of Daytona races – however suffered a sequence of accidents in consequence.
In 2010, he based McQueen Racing, which he ran together with his kids Chase and Madison, creating customized automobiles and bikes and dealing with the film business.
“I did not discover appearing enjoyable anymore,” McQueen stated in a 2005 interview with AP. “So, I made a decision to provide racing a complete dedication.”
In a separate Instagram publish, McQueen’s son Chase wrote: “Realizing you are now reunited with the your Dad and Sister brings me some consolation. Till we trip once more I like you.”
Additionally paying tribute to him on-line was Jon Hurwitz, one of many creators of “Cobra Kai,” the “Karate Child” revival that has confirmed successful for Netflix.
He stated he and his colleagues had met with McQueen to debate a return to the sequence. Posting on X, Hurwitz described McQueen as a “Karate Child legend,” including: “Sadly, Chad was unable to affix us when it got here time to shoot. On the finish of the day, it wasn’t meant to be. However Dutch will all the time be remembered as a badass’ badass within the Miyagiverse. He kicked ass.”
He added: “The fandom mourns a Karate Child legend at present. I am so grateful I had the respect of spending a day with him. Sending a lot love and power to his fantastic household. Might Chad relaxation in peace.”