Chad McQueen, well-known for his position as Dutch in The Karate Child, has died. The son of the late Steve McQueen was 63 years previous. His household confirmed the information in a press release shared to Chad’s official Instagram account on Thursday, September 12, alongside a black-and-white picture of Chad with Steve. His explanation for demise was organ failure because of a previous damage in 2020, from which he by no means recovered.
“It’s with a heavy coronary heart that we announce the passing of our father Chad McQueen,” his household captioned the submit. “His outstanding journey as a loving father to us, alongside together with his unwavering dedication to our mom, really exemplified a life full of love and dedication. His ardour for racing not solely highlighted his distinctive expertise, but in addition served as a approach to honor his father’s legacy, a testomony to the values instilled in him.”
Whereas acknowledging that Chad “handed his ardour, data and dedication all the way down to [his kids],” they vowed to “proceed not solely his legacy, however our grandfather’s as effectively.”
“As a household, we have to navigate this tough time, and we kindly ask for privateness as we bear in mind and have a good time his extraordinary life,” the submit learn, earlier than it concluded with the signature of Chad’s kids and spouse, “With heartfelt gratitude, Jeanie, Chase, and Madison.”
Chad was married to his spouse, Jeanie Galbraith, since 1993. Beforehand, he was married to his ex-wife, Stacey Ray Toten, from 1987 to 1990. He shared his eldest son, Steven R. McQueen, with Stacey, and his different kids Madison and Chase with Jeanie.
The late Los Angeles native started his profession in Hollywood as an actor, touchdown his breakout position as Dutch in 1984’s The Karate Child and its sequel, The Karate Child: Half II. After he bought his begin in appearing, Chad dabbled in producing.
Aside from the leisure business, Chase was an avid racing fanatic. At simply 9 years previous, the Martial Legislation star started grime bike racing and received on the World Mini Grand Prix a couple of years later. Afterward, he competed in a number of several types of racing, from Motocross to Baja 1000. Towards the top of his racing profession, Chad created his firm, McQueen Racing, LLC.