Chad McQueenwho famously played Dutch in the “Karate Kid” film series, has died … TMZ has learned.
Chad died Wednesday at his ranch in Palm Desert, California, of organ failure … according to his longtime attorney, Arthur Barens.
We were told that he sustained an injury several years ago that led to progressive organ failure and eventual death.
Chad was with his children, his partner and his lawyer when he died.
Steve McQueenChad, the only son of The Karate Kid, is best remembered as Dutch in the hit 1984 film The Karate Kid… and reprised the role in the 1986 sequel The Karate Kid II.
Chad is also known for his leading role in the 1993 film “Firepower”.
Despite rumors, Chad did not reprise his role in ‘Karate Kid’ for the final season of ‘Cobra Kai,’ his lawyer told TMZ.
Outside of Hollywood, Chad was a professional racer… competing in a variety of racing styles including Baja 1000 and motocross, winning the World Mini Grand Prix when he was just 12 years old.
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When Steve was filming the racing movie “Le Mans” in 1971, Chad famously sat on his father’s lap at the wheel of a Porsche 917… and reached 160 km/h!!!
Chad was just 10 years old at the time and was also racing on a go-kart track for children only that was built on the set of the movie “Le Mans”.
His lawyer remembers him as “a unique guy who will be missed.”
Chad was 63.
REST IN PEACE
