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

McQueen, who was best known for playing Dutch in the 1984 film 'The Karate Kid,' died Monday in Kalispell, Montana.

Chad McQueen, the son of celebrated actor Steve McQueen, died Monday in Kalispell, Montana. He was 63.

McQueen's death was confirmed by his manager Chuck Binder, who said the actor had been battling cancer for several years.

McQueen was born in Los Angeles on December 28, 1960. At 4 years old, he was featured on the cover of Life magazine.

McQueen made his acting debut in the 1973 film 'The Revengers,' co-starring William Holden and John Wayne

He went on to appear in such films as 'Papillon' (1973), 'The Killer Elite' (1975), and 'The Karate Kid' (1984).

In 'The Karate Kid,' McQueen played Dutch, the leader of a gang of bullies who torment Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio).

The film was a huge success, and McQueen's performance was praised by critics.

McQueen continued to act throughout the 1980s and 1990s, appearing in such films as 'The Blob' (1988), 'Prayer of the Rollerboys' (1991), and 'Scanner Cop II' (1995).

A motorcycle enthusiast, he raced motorcycles professionally from 1980 to 2022.

McQueen's death is a loss to the film world and to the many fans who enjoyed watching him on screen.