Chad McQueen He died in 2020 at age 63 from organ failure due to injuries sustained, leaving a lasting impact on the Hollywood film industry. Steve McQueenChad got his big break in 1984 and went on to star in a number of films throughout the ’90s. Martial law, Firepower, Red Lineetc. His death was announced in an Instagram post on Thursday, September 12, and his family released a statement mourning him.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Chad McQueen,” his family, Jeannie, Chase and Madison, wrote. “His incredible journey as a loving father to us and his unwavering devotion to our mother truly embodied a life filled with love and dedication. His passion for racing not only highlighted his incredible talent, but it was also a way for us to honor his father’s legacy and a testament to the values instilled in him.”
Hollywood Life We’ve rounded up five things you should know about the late actor.
Chad was born on December 28, 1960.
He was born in Los Angeles, California.
Chad is the original The Karate Kid He played the antagonist in the 1984 film “Dutch.” The Karate Kid And the 1986 sequel, The Karate Kid Part II. Co-star Ralph Macchio and William ZabkatThe role was his big breakthrough in Hollywood and the film became a classic.
Chad is survived by his wife; Jeannie GalbraithThey married in 1993. Former actress Stacey Thotten From 1987 to 1990.
Chad had three children. Steven R. McQueen, Chase McQueenand Madison McQueenHis eldest son, Stephen, 36, from his first wife Stacey, followed in the family’s acting footsteps and has appeared in a number of hit TV series. the vampire diariesChad and Jeanie have a second son, Chase, 29, who followed in his father and grandfather’s footsteps in a career as a race car driver. Chad’s youngest child, Madison, has one child, Michael. Both Chase and Madison shared posts on their Instagram pages in tribute to their father.
