Fri Sep 13 10:36:00 UTC 2024: ## Chad McQueen, Son of Hollywood Icon Steve McQueen, Passes Away at 63

**Palm Springs, California:** Chad McQueen, actor and race car driver best known for his role in the 1984 film “The Karate Kid,” has passed away at the age of 63. McQueen died on September 11th in Palm Springs, California, according to People magazine.

The news was confirmed by his family in a statement shared on his and his late father’s Instagram accounts. The statement, issued by his wife, Jeanie McQueen, and their two children, Chase and Madison, highlighted McQueen’s significant contributions to both acting and racing.

While known for his role as Dutch in “The Karate Kid,” McQueen also appeared in films such as “Death Ring,” “Firepower,” and “Red Line.” In the 1990s, he shifted his focus to racing, making a notable mark in the motorsport world. His last film appearance was in the 2001 drama “Fall: The Price of Silence.”

McQueen’s family praised his dedication to them and his unwavering commitment to both his family and his racing career. His passion for racing served as a way to honor his father’s legacy, a testament to the values instilled in him, the statement read.

Chad McQueen, the son of legendary actor Steve McQueen, had always maintained a close connection with his father’s memory. Steve McQueen, a celebrated actor and icon of the 1960s and 1970s, passed away from cancer in 1980 at the age of 50.

In 2010, Chad McQueen founded McQueen Racing, a company specializing in custom high-performance cars. This venture was particularly poignant given his near-fatal crash in 2006 while training for the 24 Hours of Daytona race, an event that almost ended his racing career.

Tributes from friends and colleagues have begun to emerge, including a heartfelt message from Richard Rawlings, star of “Fast N’ Loud.” Rawlings posted on Facebook, “I just heard the terrible news of Chad McQueen’s passing. The McQueen legacy is one of a kind, and Chad kept that cool, fearless spirit alive.”

The McQueen family has requested privacy during this difficult time as they mourn Chad’s passing and celebrate his extraordinary life.

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