Actor Chad McQueen, known for his work in the Star Wars film series, died in The Karate Kid It has been revealed that film star Johnny McQueen, son of the late actor and racing driver Steve McQueen, is McQueen's mother.
actor Passed away He died Wednesday in Palm Springs, California, at the age of 63.
According to of The New York TimesThe actor died of organ failure, his longtime lawyer and friend Arthur Barens confirmed.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Chad McQueen,” Chad's wife, Jeannie Galbraith, and their two children, Chase and Madison, said in a statement on Thursday, September 12.
In addition to describing Chad as a loving father and devoted husband, his family wrote, “His passion for racing not only highlighted his extraordinary talent, but also served as a way to honor his father's legacy and a testament to the values instilled in him.”
Actor's health complications These were the result of racing injuries he had sustained many years earlier, which led to progressive organ failure and ultimately to his death.
AP Reports McQueen followed in his father's footsteps and pursued both acting and race car driving.
Chad McQueen has been involved in over 25 films and television shows as an actor, producer, and in other roles, but is best known for his role as Dutch in the 1984 teen classic. The Karate Kid.
He appeared in several films after the hit action series, New York Cop, Spendthrift and Red LineHe eventually shifted his focus from acting to racing, eventually founding McQueen Racing, a company that makes custom cars, motorcycles and accessories, according to the Associated Press.
His son Chase and daughter Madison, who also race, now run the company.
FILE/Actor Steve McQueen relaxes with his son Chad during the film “Le Mans” in Le Mans, France, June 24, 1971. (Anwar Hussein/Getty Images)
“Acting just wasn't fun for me anymore,” McQueen told The Associated Press in a 2005 interview, “so I decided to focus all my energy on racing.”
McQueen was a professional racer for many years, competing in the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 24 Hours of Daytona before suffering a series of driving injuries.
McQueen was the only son of Neil and Neil Toffel. He had a sister, Terry, who died of respiratory failure in 1998 at the age of 38.
He is survived by his wife, Jeannie, and their three children, Chase, Madison and Steven, who is best known as an actor. the vampire diaries.
