Chad McQueen, son of the legendary actor Steve McQueen who played “Dutch” in “The Karate Kid” film series, died Wednesday in Palm Springs. As a family, we need to navigate this difficult time, and we kindly ask for privacy as we remember and celebrate his extraordinary life.”McQueen is best known for his role as “Dutch” in “The Karate Kid” (1984) and its sequel, “The Karate Kid Part II” (1986). Following in his father’s footsteps, however, McQueen had a successful career in auto racing, his true passion. In 2006, McQueen suffered a near-fatal crash while practicing for the Daytona International Speedway’s Rolex 24 event. Though he eventually pulled through, the crash effectively ended his professional racing career, but he has remained involved in motorsports through his company and other ventures.

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Persons: Chad McQueen, Steve McQueen, Jeanie, Chase, Madison, ”, ” McQueen, Kai, Johnny Lawrence, William “ Billy ” Zabka, Daniel LaRusso, Ralph Macchio, McQueen, “ Organizations: Dutch, Le, Sebring, McQueen, Rolex Locations: Palm Springs, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Malibu, Madison