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The Karate Kid alum Chad McQueen passed away at the age of 63 on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home in Palm Springs, California. While his longtime friend and lawyer Arthur Barens confirmed the news, the family, comprising his wife Jeanie and children Chase and Madison, released a statement to Variety on September 12, 2024, regarding his demise.
The statement read:
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our father, Chad McQueen. 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.”
The family continued, mentioning the legacy of the actor's father, Steve Mcqueen:
“His passion for racing not only highlighted his exceptional talent but also served as a way to honour his father’s legacy, a testament to the values instilled in him. He passed his passion, knowledge and dedication down to us, and we will continue not only his legacy but our grandfather’s as well.”
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Chad McQueen’s family concluded their statement by expressing how they have to “navigate this difficult time,” also requesting privacy to grieve and remember the celebrated actor.
Best known for playing Dutch in The Karate Kid I & II, Chad McQueen was also a film producer, martial artist, and race car driver. As per Celebrity Net Worth, the actor made a great fortune out of all his movies and ventures, making his net worth an estimated $45 million.
Chad McQueen started his career at just 9 years old
Being an actor, film producer, race car driver, and also a martial artist, Chad had a net worth of close to $45 million, as he started his career at a very early age. Born to Steve McQueen, Chad was also an automobile and racing enthusiast. The late actor was 9 years old when he started racing dirt bikes, going on to win the World Mini Grand Prix.
Thereafter, Chad McQueen moved towards acting, and playing Dutch in The Karate Kid was his first role. Furthermore, he was also cast in The Karate Kid Part II. However, he was not seen in the third part of the franchise. The actor also did several other films like Skateboard, Fever Pitch, Jimmy Hollywood, Martial Law, Death Ring, Bullet II, Indecent Behaviour II, and Number One Fan.
Chad McQueen, following the footsteps of his father also actively pursued a career in racing, started his racing career in the Sports Car Club of America, where he teamed up with other racing enthusiasts. However, one race in 2006 left him severely injured, where he suffered broken ribs, legs, and fractures in his vertebrae.
As McQueen passed away, he is now survived by his wife, Jeanie Galbraith, and his three kids, two of which he shares with Jeanie, while his eldest was born from his first marriage with Stacia Toten.
