Martial Law star Chad McQueen, 63, has unexpectedly died from organ failure on September 11, 2024. Chad was active in the world of acting for around 23 years and gained recognition for his appearances in multiple films.
He was also a father of three children, including Steven, Chase, and Madison. Chad McQueen was married to Jeanie Galbraith at the time of death and had previously tied the knot with Stacey Rae Toten.
Meanwhile, Chad McQueen's family shared a statement through his father Steve's Instagram page. They recalled Chad's attraction to racing and commitment to all the family members. The statement additionally stated that Chad's passion proved to be a "way to honor his father's legacy" and continued:
"He passed his passion, knowledge and dedication down to us and we will continue not only his legacy but our grandfathers as well. As a family we need to navigate this difficult time and we kindly ask for privacy as we remember and celebrate his extraordinary life."
Notably, Chad's parents Steve and Neile Adams were also actors. Steve was a part of various films and was nominated for his work at the Golden Globe Awards. On the other hand, Adams was popular for her dancing skills and was featured on shows such as The Bionic Woman.
Chad McQueen had three children from his marriages over the years: Personal life and other details explained
The Los Angeles, California native's recent demise led to a lineup of tributes on different social media platforms. While Chad McQueen's roles made him popular among the public, he was a family man who raised three kids.
As mentioned, he first tied the knot with actress Stacey Rae Toten in 1987. Toten's IMDb bio reads that she played important roles in projects such as Back to School, Lovelines, and Star 80. Following her separation from McQueen in 1989, Toten married Luc Robitaille.
Chad and Stacey welcomed a son named Steven R. McQueen, who is currently well-established in Hollywood. He portrayed Jeremy Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries and Jimmy Borrelli in Chicago Fire. He has three films in his credits, including Piranha 3D, which also featured Elisabeth Shue in an important role.
Chad McQueen's second marriage was to Jeanie Galbraith in 1993. However, detailed information on the latter's career and educational background remains unknown. Chad had two more children from this marriage, Chase and Madison.
Chase is currently pursuing a career as a soccer player and has been a part of the Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb. On the other hand, Madison has maintained a distance from the spotlight for now and is not active on any social media platform.
Chad was known as the founder of McQueen Racing and used to race dirt bikes when he was a child. Among his long list of films, he became popular for playing Dutch in The Karate Kid and its sequel. He was active until 2001 and his final film as an actor was The Fall.