McQueen, who played Dutch in the first two Karate Kid films, died Wednesday of organ failure, his longtime friend Arthur Barens confirmed to the website Hollywood Reporter. According to this periodical, he was injured in a fall four years ago and never fully recovered from the injury.
“His remarkable journey as a loving father with an unwavering commitment to our mother was a true example of a life filled with love and devotion. His passion for racing not only showcased his unparalleled talent, but also served as a tribute to his father and the values his father instilled in him,” the children said Chase and Madison in a statement on instagram.
“He passed on his passion, knowledge and dedication to us, and we will continue not only his legacy, but also our grandfather’s,” the descendants of the deceased added, asking the public for privacy on behalf of the family.
McQueen was born into the family of actor Steve McQueen in December 1960. In the late 1970s, he began to make a name for himself in films, in the mid-1980s he played Dutch in the original Karate Kid and its first sequel.
As with his more famous father, his passion was motor racing, which he started at just ten years old. His career was ended in 2006 by a serious accident at the Daytona circuit. Four years later, he founded the company McQueen Racing, which develops high-performance cars and motorcycles.
