Date: September 13, 2024, 12:00 PM GMT
Executive summary: Chad McQueen, son of legendary actor Steve McQueen and known for his role as Dutch in the "Karate Kid" franchise, has died at the age of 63. McQueen passed away at his ranch in Palm Desert, California, on Wednesday, September 12, 2024. The cause of death was organ failure, stemming from injuries sustained in a fall in 2020.
McQueen was a successful actor, film producer, martial artist, and race car driver. He followed in his father’s footsteps in both acting and racing, becoming a prominent figure in the automotive world. He was also known for his role in the 1984 film "The Karate Kid" and its 1986 sequel.
McQueen’s death has been met with sadness and condolences from fans and fellow actors, remembering him as a talented actor and a kind person.
Acting Career
Chad McQueen, ‘Karate Kid’ Actor, Dies at 63
Chad McQueen, who played Dutch in the "Karate Kid" franchise and was the only son of actor Steve McQueen, has died, his family confirmed. He was 63.
The New York Times (9 hours ago)
Chad McQueen, ‘Karate Kid’ Star and Son of Film Star Steve McQueen, Dies at 63
Chad McQueen, who played Dutch in the "Karate Kid" franchise and was the only son of actor Steve McQueen, has died, his family confirmed. He was 63.
The Hollywood Reporter (13 hours ago)
Chad McQueen, ‘Karate Kid’ star and son of Steve McQueen, dead at 63
Chad McQueen, who played Dutch in the "Karate Kid" franchise and was the only son of actor Steve McQueen, has died, his family confirmed. He was 63.
CNN (2 hours ago)
Chad McQueen, ‘The Karate Kid’ Star and Steve McQueen’s Son, Dies at 63
Chad McQueen, son of the legendary actor Steve McQueen who played “Dutch” in “The Karate Kid” film series, died Wednesday in Palm Springs. He was 63.
Variety (14 hours ago)
Chad McQueen, ‘The Karate Kid’ Star and Steve McQueen’s Only Son, Dies at 63
Chad McQueen, the only son of the late Hollywood legend Steve McQueen and an actor in his own right who starred in the Karate Kid franchise as the character…
The Daily Beast (6 hours ago)
Automotive Legacy
Chad McQueen, Racer and Custom Car Builder, Dead at 63
Chad McQueen, the son of Hollywood legend Steve McQueen and a racer and custom car builder in his own right, died Wednesday. He was 63.
Autoweek (9 hours ago)
Chad McQueen, ‘Karate Kid’ Star and Steve McQueen’s Son, Dies at 63
Chad McQueen, known for acting in the first two “Karate Kid” films as Cobra Kai “Dutch” and as a professional race car driver, has died, according to a…
TheWrap (14 hours ago)
Chad McQueen, Son of Steve McQueen and ‘The Karate Kid’ Actor, Dies at 63
Chad McQueen, the only son of Hollywood legend Steve McQueen and an actor in his own right who starred in the Karate Kid franchise as the character…
The Daily Beast (6 hours ago)
‘Karate Kid’ star Chad McQueen, son of actor Steve McQueen, dead at 63
Chad McQueen, who played Dutch in the "Karate Kid" franchise and was the only son of actor Steve McQueen, has died, his family confirmed. He was 63.
CNN (2 hours ago)
Chad McQueen, actor in `The Karate Kid’ and son of Steve McQueen dies at 63 in Palm Desert
Chad McQueen — an actor and auto racer who played "Dutch" in the 1984 film "The Karate Kid" and its 1986 sequel, and the son of Hollywood icon Steve…
KESQ (13 hours ago)
Remembering Chad McQueen
RIP Chad McQueen “Dutch” ❤️
We love you Chad. Rest in Peace. (This video is unmonetized and serves to pay respects to a legend in Chad McQueen)
YouTube (1:08) (8 hours ago)
‘Tragic Loss: ”The Karate Kid” Actor Chad McQueen Passes …’
The entertainment world mourns the loss of Chad McQueen, beloved actor from ‘The Karate Kid’, who has passed away at the age of 63.
YouTube (3:14) (2 hours ago)
RIP Chad McQueen🌹Sad to hear we lost another member of …
584 Likes, 41 Comments. TikTok video from 80s Deennice (@80sdeennice): “RIP Chad McQueen Sad to hear we lost another member of the Cobra Kai family.
TikTok (0:43) (11 hours ago)
rest in peace chad mcqueen 🕊🕊 || we have lost another …
16.9K Likes, 416 Comments. TikTok video from Cobra.Kai.Student (@ckstudent.aep): “rest in peace chad mcqueen || we have lost another legend …
TikTok (0:19) (13 hours ago)
‘Tragic Loss: ”The Karate Kid” Icon Chad McQueen Passes …’
The entertainment world mourns the loss of Chad McQueen, beloved actor from ‘The Karate Kid’, who has passed away at the age of 63.
Times of India (3:13) (2 hours ago)
Cobra Kai’s Tribute
Cobra Kai co-creator reveals why ‘unique’ Chad McQueen never appeared on the show
Cobra Kai co-creator Jon Hurwitz has revealed why Chad McQueen never appeared on the show despite attempts to make it work.
The Independent (5 hours ago)
I am very saddened to hear Chad McQueen, best known as …
I am very saddened to hear Chad McQueen, best known as Dutch, passed away today.
Reddit (12 hours ago)
I am heartbroken to learn that Chad McQueen aka Dutch …
I am heartbroken to learn that Chad McQueen aka Dutch passed away today at 63 years old … RIP Chad McQueen. Condolences to his family and loved ones.
Reddit (12 hours ago)
We lost another Cobra Kai baddie…..Chad McQueen who …
We lost another Cobra Kai baddie…..Chad McQueen who played Dutch has died at 63. Also the son of uber famous actor Steve McQueen.
Reddit (11 hours ago)
‘Karate Kid actor Chad McQueen dead at 63 : r/movies’
He never actually appeared on the show (they made a reference to his character Dutch being in prison, thanks to the "No Mercy" Cobra Kai teaching getting …
Reddit (12 hours ago)
