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Chad McQueen, ‘Karate Kid’ Star and Son of Steve McQueen, Dead at 63

Chad McQueen, who played Dutch in "Karate Kid" and the son of legendary actor Steve McQueen, died this week at 63 years old, his family confirmed.

“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 instilled in him,” they continued. As a family we need to navigate this difficult time and we kindly ask for privacy as we remember and celebrate his extraordinary life.” McQueen had been in over a dozen films from the late Seventies through the early 2000s, but by far his biggest role was in Karate Kid, playing Dutch, one of the members of the brutal Cobra Kai dojo.

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