Actor Chad McQueen, ‘Dutch’ in ‘The Karate Kid’, dies

The actor Chad McQueenwho was the son of Steve McQueen and rose to fame for his role as ‘Dutch’ in the hugely successful film ‘The Karate Kid’, died at 63.

According to the TMZ portal, which was the medium that broke the news, his death occurred last Wednesday due to organ failure.

“We are told that he suffered an injury a few years ago that caused progressive organ failure and this ultimately killed him,” the portal detailed.

The death of Chad, who had already been away from film and television screens for several years, occurred inside his ranch in Palm Desert, Californiaand while he was in the company of one of his children, his wife and his lawyer.

The news of his death was also shared on his Instagram account with a publication made by his children and his last wife, who remembered the very pleasant moments he gave them, while asking for respect for the hard time they are going through. as a family.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Chad McQueen. His remarkable record as a loving father to us, along with his unwavering commitment to our mother, truly exemplified a life filled with love and dedication. His passion for racing not only highlighted his exceptional talent, but also served as a way to honor his father’s legacy, a testament to the values ​​they instilled in him.

He passed on his passion, knowledge and dedication to us and we will continue not only his legacy but also that of our grandparents. As a family we need to navigate this difficult time and we kindly ask for privacy as we remember and celebrate his extraordinary life. With sincere gratitude, Jeanie, Chase and Madison,” reads the text with which they said their final goodbye.