Karate Kid star Chad McQueen is dead at 63: Son of legendary actor Steve McQueen passes away from organ failure after injury years earlier

Karate Kid star Chad McQueen is dead at 63: Son of legendary actor Steve McQueen passes away from organ failure after injury years earlier

Chad McQueen, who played a supporting role in the original Karate Kid film, has died at age 63.

McQueen died Wednesday from organ failure at his home in Palm Desert, California, his longtime attorney Arthur Barens told TMZ.

McQueen was not only known as an actor, but was also the son of the iconic star Steve McQueen.

According to his attorney, McQueen had been suffering from progressively worsening organ failure caused by a serious injury he suffered years earlier, which eventually led to his death.

He was reportedly surrounded by his children and his life partner in his final moments. 

Chad McQueen, who played a supporting role in the original Karate Kid film, has died at age 63; pictured in 2004 in Los Angeles

McQueen played Dutch, a member of the villainous Cobra Kai gang in The Karate Kid (1984)

McQueen played Dutch, a member of the villainous Cobra Kai gang in The Karate Kid (1984)

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