The news was announced with “a heavy heart” in a statement posted on Instagram by his wife and kids on Thursday afternoon, taken from McQueen’s verified account.
He clearly embodied a life full of love and dedication with his amazing journey as a loving father to us and his everlasting commitment to our mother, according to the statement.
In addition to showcasing his extraordinary talent, his love of racing was a tribute to his father’s legacy and the ideals that were ingrained in him.
“He passed his passion, knowledge and dedication down to us and we will continue not only his legacy but our grandfathers as well.”
The family said they wanted to “remember and celebrate his extraordinary life” in private.
His cause of death was not disclosed in the post.
McQueen, who followed in his father’s footsteps and pursued acting and auto racing, was the son of the late and renowned actor Steve McQueen, who starred in movies like Bullitt and The Great Escape.
The character Dutch, who appeared in the 1984 film The Karate Kid and its follow-up the following year, made Chad McQueen famous.
He acted in a number of movies, such as Red Line, Squanderers, and New York Cop.
