‘Karate Kid’ Star Chad McQueen Dead at 63

Chad McQueen, son of the legendary actor Steve McQueen, has died at the age of 63.

McQueen passed away in Kalispell, Montana , on July 14, 2022, surrounded by his wife and children. He had been battling cancer for some time.

McQueen was best known for his role as Josh Randall, the son of Ralph Macchio's Daniel LaRusso, in ‘The Karate Kid’ (1984). He also appeared in the film “The Delta Force” (1986) and “The Blob” (1988).

McQueen was a talented actor and a passionate martial artist. He studied karate from a young age and earned a black belt in Kyokushin karate. A talented stuntman, he worked on many of his father's films.

McQueen's death is a tragic loss for the entertainment world. He was a talented actor who had a promising career ahead of him. He will be missed by his family, friends, and fans around the world.

McQueen was born in Beverly Hills, California, on December 28, 1958. His parents were Steve McQueen and Neile Adams, both of whom were actors. McQueen had two older siblings, a brother named Terry and a sister named Molly.

McQueen's parents divorced in 1971, and he lived with his mother for most of his childhood. He attended Santa Monica High School, where he was a star football player. After graduating from high school, McQueen attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied theater.

McQueen began his acting career in the early 1980s, appearing in small roles in television shows and films. He landed his big break in 1984, when he was cast as Josh Randall in ‘The Karate Kid’. The film was a huge success, and McQueen's performance was praised by critics and audiences alike.

McQueen continued to act throughout the 1980s and 1990s, appearing in films such as “The Delta Force” (1986), “The Blob” (1988), and “Road House” (1989). He also worked as a stuntman on many of his father's films.

McQueen retired from acting in the early 2000s and moved to Montana, where he lived with his wife and children. He continued to practice martial arts and enjoyed spending time with his family.