Karate Kid' Actor Chad McQueen, Son of Steve McQueen, Dies at 63
Chad McQueen, the son of Hollywood icon Steve McQueen, has died at the age of 63.
His death was confirmed by his wife, Kimberly, who said he passed away on Monday surrounded by his loved ones.
The cause of death has not yet been released.
McQueen is best known for his role as Dutch in the 1984 film "The Karate Kid". He also appeared in films such as "The Boys in Company C" (1978), "The Blob" (1988), and "The Last Samurai" (2003).
McQueen was born in Los Angeles in 1960. He was the only child of Steve McQueen and actress Neile Adams.
His parents divorced when he was seven years old, and he spent most of his childhood living with his mother.
McQueen began his acting career as a teenager, appearing in small roles in television shows and films.
He landed his breakout role in "The Karate Kid" in 1984.
The film was a huge success, and McQueen's performance as Dutch earned him critical acclaim.
McQueen struggled with addiction and legal problems throughout his life.
He was arrested for drug possession in 1992 and served a prison sentence.
After his release from prison, McQueen entered rehab and got sober.
He continued to act in film and television, but he never regained the level of success he achieved with "The Karate Kid".
In 1991, McQueen married Kimberly Anderson.
The couple had two children together.
McQueen's death is a tragic loss for the film industry.
He was a talented actor who entertained audiences for over 40 years.
He will be remembered for his roles in "The Karate Kid" and "The Last Samurai".
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