00:00Chad McQueen, Karate Kid star and son of Steve McQueen, dead at 63.
00:06The actor was remembered as a loving father to his three children.
00:10Chad McQueen, the son of the late Steve McQueen, who followed in his father's footsteps and
00:16developed an acting career of his own, has died.
00:19He was 63.
00:21The Karate Kid star's death on Wednesday, Sept. 11, was reported by TMZ.
00:28Arthur Barents, an attorney for the actor, told a publication on Thursday, Sept. 12,
00:35that Chad died of organ failure, which was reportedly brought on by a recent injury,
00:41while at his home in Palm Desert, Calif.
00:44Chad's family confirmed the news of his passing in an Instagram post on Thursday, Sept. 12,
00:51his remarkable journey as a loving father to us, along with his unwavering commitments
00:56to our mother.
00:58Truly exemplified a life filled with love and dedication, read the statement, signed
01:03by his wife, Jeannie Galbraith, and their children, Chase and Madison.
01:09His passion for racing not only highlighted his exceptional talent, but also served as
01:15a way to honor his father's legacy, a testament to the values instilled in him.
01:20The statement, which was posted alongside a photo of Chad driving, continued.
01:26We passed his passion, knowledge and dedication down to us, and we will continue not only
01:31his legacy, but our grandfather's as well.
01:34The McQueen family's statement concluded with a request for privacy, as we remember
01:39and celebrate his extraordinary life.
01:42Chad was born Chadwick Stephen McQueen on Dec. 28, 1960, as the youngest of two children
01:50that his father shared with actress and dancer Nayla Adams.
01:54He adopted his father's interest in racing cars and acting, and scored a role in 1984's
02:00The Karate Kid.
02:01He played Dutch in the film, and reprised his role in the sequel two years later.
02:07Chad was with his wife, children and bar ends at the time of his death, according to TMZ.
02:13In addition to his two children with Galbraith, Chad also shared a son with ex-wife Stacey
02:18Toten, Vampire Diaries actor Stephen McQueen.
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