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Actor Chad McQueen, son of Hollywood legend Steve McQueen, has died at age 63.
McQueen obtained his huge break in 1984 when he was solid within the hit film “The Karate Child,” by 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.
His spouse, Jeanie Galbraith, posted a tribute to him on Instagram, collectively, with their son Chase, and daughter, Madison.
The household introduced his loss of life “with a heavy coronary heart,” including: “His exceptional journey as a loving father to us, alongside along with his unwavering dedication to our mom, really exemplified a life crammed with love and dedication. His ardour for racing not solely highlighted his distinctive expertise, but additionally served as a approach 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 effectively.”
McQueen can be survived by his son from a former relationship, Steven R. McQueen – an actor, who appeared in “The Vampire Diaries.”
Chad McQueen reprised his position in “The Karate Child” sequel in 1986, in addition to a number of different movies, and in addition 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 Nineteen Sixties with motion motion pictures “The Magnificent Seven” and “The Nice Escape,” died in Mexico in 1980 aged simply 50, following surgical procedure to take away a tumour.
Moreover his performing profession, McQueen inherited his father’s ardour for vehicles. In accordance 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 because of this.
In 2010, he based McQueen Racing, which he ran along with his youngsters Chase and Madison, creating customized vehicles and bikes and dealing with the film business.
“I didn’t discover performing enjoyable anymore,” McQueen stated in a 2005 interview with AP. “So, I made a decision to present racing a complete dedication.”
In a separate Instagram put up, McQueen’s son Chase wrote: “Understanding you’re now reunited with the your Dad and Sister brings me some consolation. Till we trip once more I really 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 hitch us when it got here time to shoot. On the finish of the day, it wasn’t meant to be. However Dutch will at all times be remembered as a badass’ badass within the Miyagiverse. He kicked ass.”
He added: “The fandom mourns a Karate Child legend at present. I’m so grateful I had the distinction of spending a day with him. Sending a lot love and energy to his great household. Might Chad relaxation in peace.”