‘Karate Kid’ star Chad McQueen dead at 63
Actor Chad McQueen, the only son of the late Hollywood icon Steve McQueen and perhaps best known for portraying the character Dutch in the “ Karate Kid ” movies, has died. He was 63.McQueen passed away on Wednesday, September 11, at his home in Palm Desert, Calif., according to his longtime attorney, Arthur Barens, who spoke with the outlet.
Barens said that McQueen’s cause of death was organ failure. McQueen reportedly sustained an injury a few years ago, which ultimately caused progressive organ failure, per TMZ.See Taylor Swift's reaction to ex-rival Katy Perry's 'kind and c–t' comment “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our father Chad McQueen,” a statement posted to Chad and Steve McQueen’s Instagram accounts read.Chad McQueen waves during a photocall for the film “Steve McQueen : The Man & Le Mans” at the 68th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southeastern France, on May 16, 2015.“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.
“He passed his passion, knowledge and dedication down to us and we will continue not only his legacy but our grandfathers as well,” the statement continued. “As a family we need to navigate this difficult time and we kindly ask for privacy as we remember and celebrate his extraordinary life.”McQueen was the only son of late Hollywood icon Steve McQueen. He played Dutch in both 1984’s “The Karate Kid” and the 1986 sequel, “The Karate Kid II.
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